South Africa's triumph in Wanderers dogfight

We review the second Test between South Africa and India - which South Africa won by seven wickets. This was India's first loss at The Wanderers ground, and South Africa's first Test win against India in six Tests.

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Talking Points:

South Africa's fast bowlers more suited for the conditions than India's
India's lack of height in the fast bowling department
Olivier's lack of pace and what he brings to the attack
India's fast bowlers offering lessons in the nuances of fast bowling
Shardul's terrific spell and his ability to hit the cracks
Elgar v Pujara - similar batsmen who chose different methods in this match
Did Kohli's absence hurt India?
Making sense of Pant's approach and shot selection

Participants:

Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)

Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview)

Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)

Ashoka (@ABVan)

Related:

Looks fast, feels faster - why the speed gun is only part of the story - Cameron Ponsonby - ESPNcricinfo
How South Africa won the pace-bowling battle at the Wanderers - Karthik Krishnaswamy - ESPNcricinfo
Here comes Elgar's moment of truth - Telford Vice - Cricbuzz
Resolute van der Dussen plays forgotten hero - Firdose Moonda - ESPNcricinfo
'The hardest part is to leave out a senior player' - Trevor Hohns interview - Siddhartha Vaidyanathan - ESPNcricinfo
Javagal Srinath on Jasprit Bumrah - Sandip G - Indian Express