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Ind vs SA 2nd test:
In the 2nd Test between South Africa and India, India is currently at 110/4 (23 overs). Burger’s dismissal of Shreyas has tilted the game in favour of South Africa.
Mohammed Siraj Shines with Record
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj etched his name in the record books on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. With an exceptional bowling performance, Siraj achieved his best-ever figures in Test cricket, surpassing his previous milestone against West Indies last year.
The highlight of Mohammed Siraj’s stellar performance came when he dismissed Kyle Verreynne, securing his sixth wicket in the innings. This remarkable feat not only showcased Siraj’s prowess but also surpassed his earlier best figures of 5/60, achieved against West Indies in Port of Spain back in July.
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The opening salvos from Siraj set the tone for the day as he made crucial breakthroughs, dismantling South Africa’s top order. The host, opting to bat first, faced an early setback with openers Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar falling victim to Siraj’s precision within the first six overs. The right-arm pacer continued his onslaught, claiming the wicket of Tony de Zorzi in the 10th over, further reducing the Proteas to a precarious 15 for four.
Siraj’s ability to penetrate the opposition’s defenses was on full display as he systematically dismantled South Africa’s middle and lower-middle order. His scalps included the key wickets of David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, and Marco Jansen. The 29-year-old exhibited a perfect blend of pace, accuracy, and strategic bowling, leaving the Proteas struggling to build a substantial partnership.
Before this historic innings, Siraj had already marked his presence with two five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. His maiden fifer (5/73) came against Australia in Brisbane during the 2020-21 series, a performance that earned him accolades and established him as a potent force in the Indian bowling lineup.
In the coming days of the Test match, all eyes will be on Mohammed Siraj as he looks to build on this outstanding start and contribute further to India’s quest for success in the series against South Africa.
IND vs SA 2nd test Score Card – India 1st Inning
| BATTER | RUNS (BALLS) | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal b Kagiso Rabada | 0 (7) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rohit Sharma (C) c Marco Jansen b Nandre Burger | 39 (50) | 7 | 0 | 78.00 |
| Shubman Gill c Marco Jansen b Nandre Burger | 36 (55) | 5 | 0 | 65.45 |
| Virat Kohli c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada | 46 (59) | 6 | 1 | 77.97 |
| Shreyas Iyer c Kyle Verreynne b Nandre Burger | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| KL Rahul (W) c Kyle Verreynne b Lungi Ngidi | 8 (33) | 1 | 0 | 24.24 |
| Ravindra Jadeja c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj run out (Nandre Burger) | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna c Aiden Markram b Kagiso Rabada | 0 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mukesh Kumar not out | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| EXTRAS | 24 | LB – 10, B – 4 | WD – 5, NB – 5 | |
| TOTAL | 153/10 (34.5) | RPO: 4.39 |
IND vs SA 2nd test Score Card – South Africa 1st Inning
| BATTER | RUNS (BALLS) | 4S | 6S | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj | 2 (10) | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Dean Elgar (C) b Mohammed Siraj | 4 (15) | 0 | 0 | 26.67 |
| Tony de Zorzi c KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj | 2 (17) | 0 | 0 | 11.76 |
| Tristan Stubbs c Rohit Sharma b Jasprit Bumrah | 3 (11) | 0 | 0 | 27.27 |
| David Bedingham c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Mohammed Siraj | 12 (17) | 2 | 0 | 70.59 |
| Kyle Verreynne (W) c Shubman Gill b Mohammed Siraj | 15 (30) | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Marco Jansen c KL Rahul b Mohammed Siraj | 0 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keshav Maharaj c Jasprit Bumrah b Mukesh Kumar | 3 (13) | 0 | 0 | 23.08 |
| Kagiso Rabada c Shreyas Iyer b Mukesh Kumar | 5 (13) | 0 | 0 | 38.46 |
| Nandre Burger c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Jasprit Bumrah | 4 (11) | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Lungi Ngidi not out | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | – |
| EXTRAS | 5 | LB – 1, B – 4 | ||
| TOTAL | 55/10 (23.2) | RPO: 2.36 |
Score source : Times of India
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