Indian skipper Rohit Sharma rode his luck on his way to an unbeaten 17 off 22 deliveries in the second innings of the second Test in Cape Town. He stayed unbeaten in the end as India won the second Test by seven wickets and drew the series against South Africa 1-1.
India needed 79 to win in the second innings which they chased down in 12 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a quickfire 28 off 23 deliveries. He opened with Rohit Sharma, who also hit two fours during his innings.
With India almost on the brink of victory, both Rohit and Virat Kohli started playing shots. With Kagiso Rabada bowling to Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper hit one straight up in the air with Tony de Zorzi setting himself to take the catch somewhere close to point. However, the ball went through his hands as Rohit got a life and Rabada screamed in disappointment.
Watch: Virat Kohli Laughs As Rohit Sharma Gets A Life
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It was a comfortable seven-wicket win in the end one which helped India draw the Test series against India. This is the first time since 2010-11 that India did not lose a Test series on South African soil. India lost Test series in 2018 and 2021 tours to the rainbow nation. Rohit Sharma thus achieved a little feat as Test captain in South Africa.
