Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ] hit centuries before South Africa [ Images ] staged a late fightback on Day 2 of the second and final Test, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata [ Images ] on Monday.

At close, India [ Images ] were 342 for five in 76 overs, a lead of 46 runs, after South Africa were bowled out for 296 in their first innings in the morning.

VVS Laxman [ Images ] survived a few nervy moments towards the end to finish unbeaten on nine, while nightwatchman Amit Mishra [ Images ] was not out on 1. India will be hoping that Laxman can play a sizeable innings on day three and take the team towards a good first innings total. The first hour is crucial.  

India Abroad's Harish Kotian is at the ground posting updates as they happen. Follow what's the latest from the Test on Harish's MyPage!