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India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: South Africa dismissed for just 55 runs in test match

By Jayesh | Jan 4, 2024 | 2 Min Read

India’s cricket team made history in the second Test match in Cape Town. They bowled out South Africa for just 55 runs. Mohammed Siraj shone brightly, snagging six wickets for a modest 15 runs. India’s team powerfully dominated the game. The South African batters found Siraj’s tricky bounces and swings hard to handle. This led to their smallest Test cricket score since rejoining in 1991. Interestingly, this was the first time in almost a century, 92 years to be exact, that India bowled out a rival team for under 60 Test match runs.

The Indian team just pulled off a record-breaking performance. They bowled out South Africa for an unusually low score, making it the minimum all-out score by any team against India in a Test innings. This beats New Zealand’s old record of 62 runs, made in Mumbai, 2021. Since 1932, this is the first time India’s sent a rival team packing for lower than 60 runs in a Test. This feat displays the awesome abilities of the Indian bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj. He earned a spot among the few Indian bowlers who’ve bagged five wickets before lunch in a Test match.

Indian bowlers, like Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar, were key in breaking down South Africa’s batsmen. Bumrah’s precise, economic spell and Kumar’s clean-up of the lagging players intensified the tension. After falling short in the prior Centurion Test, India’s players bounced back impressively, leaving the South African team stunned. Siraj’s targeted pitches mixed with Bumrah’s steady pattern catalyzed India’s remarkable win.

India’s dismissal of South Africa for a mere 55 runs in a Cape Town Test match was a landmark moment in Indian cricket. Mohammed Siraj led the charge with a superb display. Alongside him, the combined abilities of the Indian bowlers shone, showing their commanding presence. A fantastic triumph for India and a demonstration of their readiness to contend with international cricket’s best.