As South Africa enters Day 2 of the second Test match against India at 247 for 6, their strategy will focus on extending their score past 300, given the fragile state of their batting lineup. Kyle Verreynne just joined the crease and will be expected to score runs quickly, while the second new ball is in play for India. The drop of Tony de Zorzi late on Day 1 by Mohammed Siraj has given India a morale boost and they will aim to dismantle the tail quickly.

For South Africa, the key players include Senuran Muthusamy, who has shown confidence since being included in the team, and the promising batting depth offered by Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen. As the innings progresses, South Africa's ability to achieve a competitive total will hinge on whether they can capitalize on their existing momentum.

On the Indian side, captain Rishabh Pant will need to manage the bowling attack carefully, especially in light of the team’s past experiences where they have succumbed to lower-order batting. The pressure is particularly on the Indian top order, which includes KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both in need of significant contributions after their zero runs in the last encounter. Additionally, Sai Sudharsan faces an opportunity to solidify his place in the lineup and will be keen to make an impact.

With Shubman Gill sidelined due to injury, the middle order must exhibit stability, especially against spin bowlers Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, who are familiar with a well-worn ball. The inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy adds balance to the squad, yet the predominant left-handed batting composition poses its own risks.

India's ability to turn their current advantage into a substantial lead will be crucial, especially given their recent experiences in Australia, where strong positions slipped away. Hence, Day 2 promises to be vital for both teams as they seek to assert their dominance in this thrilling Test series.