IND v SA: South African bowlers kept run-scoring in check and picked two wickets, including KL Rahul's as India reached 146/5 in the second session of day 1 of the 2nd test at Wanderers. 

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Resuming the session at 53/3, Rahul and Hanuma Vihari added 42 runs for the fourth wicket in 91 balls to stabilize the innings after two quick wickets in the morning session. Vihar looked good for his 20 off 53 before Rassie Van der Dussen picked a stunner at short leg to end his innings. 

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Rahul soon reached his fifty as he added another 25 runs with Rishabh Pant but got caught at the boundary trying to pull, ending his 133-ball inning. 

R Ashwin has so far looked in complete control and has already scored 24 in just 21 balls while Pant is on 13 from 32 balls. The duo has added 26 from 32 balls for the sixth wicket. 

Brief Scorecard: 

India - 146/5

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