India vs South Africa 2015 2nd Test at Bengaluru, Day 2: First session washed out

Persistent rains at Bengaluru on Sunday washed out the entire first session of the second day, in the second Test between India and South Africa in the Gandhi-Mandela Series 2015. The morning began with a steady drizzle, which turned into heavy showers as players could take the field only for a brief time period, but to indulge in friendly game of football as the field at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru remained covered. India were 80 for no loss at stumps on the first day, trailing by 134 runs in the first innings. South Africa were bowled out for 214, with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin once again making merry. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Bengaluru

According to IANS, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin produced superb performances with the ball to hand India the advantage on the opening day of the second cricket Test being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. Jadeja (4-50) and Ashwin (4-70) inflicted the bulk of the damage as the visitors were all out for 214 runs in their first innings. In reply, openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan saw India off to a steady start. The duo showed good composure and technique to bolster the advantage as the hosts signed off on 80/0 at stumps. The Indians now trail the Proteas by 134 runs. COMPLETE CRICKET UPDATES: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test at Bengaluru

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Dhawan had been going through a slump for the past several matches. But the left-hander finally showed some glimpses of his true calibre as he played well against both pacers and spinners. The feet movement and shot selection were mostly spot on and the Delhi lad also seemed to have regained some of his lost confidence.