Aakash Chopra reckons India should win the second Test against South Africa unless they are set a fourth-innings target of 150 or more.
India bundled out the Proteas for a paltry 55 in their first innings in Cape Town on Wednesday, January 3. Although the visitors were then bowled out for 153, they reduced the hosts to 62/3 in their second essay by Stumps on Day 1.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined that the match would see a result on Day 2 and picked India as the favorites to seal a win. He elaborated (4:45):
“We have again taken three wickets (in the second innings). We are still well ahead in the game. The match will be over on the second day. Why do you keep five-day Test matches? The first match lasted three days and the second match will last two days.”
The former India opener added:
“I hope that doesn’t happen, but the only chance for India to lose is if South Africa get a 150-run lead. Other than that, I feel we are in the driver’s seat. So the…
