South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India as he developed pelvic inflammation after bowling in the first Test. He only got one wicket in the first innings and bowled just five overs in the second innings. Gerald Coetzee could be replaced by Lungi Ngidi or Wiaan Mulder in the XI as the Proteas have not announced any specific replacement for Coetzee.

South Africa They defeated India in the first Test as the hosts won the match by an innings and 32 runs. Dean Elgar He was awarded the Player of the Match award for his fantastic 185.