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After facing defeat in the opening match, team India clashed with South Africa in the second Test at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town. The coin toss favoured South African captain Dean Elgar, who chose to bat in his final Test match. The game unfolded dramatically as Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered an exceptional performance, dismantling the South African batting lineup with the team collapsing at a mere 55 runs. However, India's own batting struggles became evident, as they managed to score only 153 runs before losing all their wickets. The first day of the match witnessed a total of 23 wickets falling. Join me as we explore the highlights and key moments of this intense encounter in the following sections of this blog.

South Africa's First Innings:

South Africa came to bat after winning the toss. The team could only score a total of 55 runs in 23.2 overs, making it their shortest innings in Test cricket history. None of the South African batsmen managed to surpass 15 runs individually. Kyle Verreynne was the highest contributor with 15 runs, while David Bedingham added 12 runs. Unfortunately, no other batsman reached double digits. 

Mohammed Siraj exhibited an exceptional bowling performance, claiming six wickets while conceding only 15 runs in 9 overs. This remarkable performance marked Siraj's third five-wicket haul in his Test career. In addition to Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesk Kumar also contributed, each taking two wickets.

India's Batting In First inning:

Following an impressive display in bowling that restricted the hosts to a mere 55 runs, India stepped up to bat. The opening duo, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, took charge. While Rohit showcased aggression in his shots, India faced an early setback when Jaiswal was bowled by a remarkable delivery from Rabada. Subsequently, Rohit and Gill contributed significantly, pushing the team's total beyond 50. Unfortunately, Rohit departed when the score reached 72, and Gill couldn't prolong his innings, getting dismissed after scoring approximately 36 runs.

Kohli and Rahul took charge, stabilizing the innings until the tea break, ensuring no further wickets were lost. However, post-tea, a sudden downfall occurred as the team lost their last six wickets without adding any runs to the total. This unfortunate event set a record for the highest number of wickets lost without scoring a single run in cricket history. Although India had reached 153 for the loss of four wickets at one point, the exceptional bowling performance from Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada led to the fall of the next six wickets without conceding any runs. As a result, India secured a lead of 98 runs in the first inning.

South Africa's Batting in Second Inning:

On the very first day, South Africa took to the field for their second innings. Unfortunately, their start was not particularly impressive once again. The young bowler Mukesh Kumar made a significant impact by taking two quick wickets, while Bumrah added one more, putting the home team in a challenging position. By the end of the first day, South Africa managed to score 62 runs with the loss of 3 wickets, including the dismissal of Dean Elgar, who played his final innings in Test cricket. As things stand, India maintains a lead of 36 runs in the ongoing match.

Upcoming Action:

South Africa is set to resume its innings today from the score of 62/3, aiming to build a substantial lead against India. Meanwhile, India will be eager to wrap up the South African innings as swiftly as possible. The game will start at 1:30 IST. Stay tuned with Khleostar News to catch all the action of the game.