Twitter erupts as India bowl out South Africa for 55 within Lunch on first day of Cape Town test courtesy Siraj's 6-fer

Published at :January 3, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:25 AM

India bundled out South Africa for just 55 runs in the first innings of the Cape Town test.

In a dramatic turnaround following their defeat in Centurion, team India showcased exceptional bowling skills on the opening day of the second test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Opting to bat first, Proteas were bundled out for 55 runs in just 23.2 overs.

India entered the second test with a point to prove after succumbing to innings defeat in the series opener. The bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, unleashed a relentless assault on South African batting line-up, picking wickets and never allowing the hosts to settle.

India bowl out South Africa for 55; Lowest total by a team against India in tests

Proteas’ innings got off to a disastrous start as Aiden Markram fell prey to Mohammed Siraj early on, managing only 2 runs. Captain Dean Elgar followed suit, dismissed by Siraj for a mere four runs. The relentless pressure from Indian pace attack continued, with Siraj claiming a total of six wickets in the innings.

David Bedingham offered some resistance with a brief knock of 12 runs, but he too succumbed to Siraj’s brilliance. Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen contributed 15 and 0 runs, respectively. Mukesh Kumar also played a crucial role, claiming two wickets and providing vital support to the pace duo of Bumrah and Siraj.

Indian bowlers executed their plans with precision, exploiting the conditions and extracting movement from the pitch. Fans, experts and ex-cricketers took it twitter to congratulate India’s first day of play.

Just back from a long game drive and see SA 55 ao. WTF?!?! pic.twitter.com/FHlFrR5x7b
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 3, 2024

Mh Siraj 6 wickets for 15 runs South Africa all out 55 in Cape Town .. wah Team India Mzaaaa aa gyaaa @mdsirajofficial @Jaspritbumrah93 #INDvsSA Test
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 3, 2024

Miyaan Magic.What a spell from @mdsirajofficial, one of the best you would ever see. pic.twitter.com/eYSlmuYBJa
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 3, 2024

SA – 55/10In Last 125yrsThis is Southafrica's Lowest Score at HomeCaptain Rohit Sharma era 💥
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 3, 2024

Siraj – Sirapana Tharamana Sambhavam 👌 #SAvIND
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 3, 2024

Shaun Pollack : “ I will give Elgar’s wicket credit to Rohit Sharma, knowing that Elgar plays flick shot frequently Rohit he himself came there and forced Elgar to play at offside, well done Rohit”Captain Rohit Sharma Never disappoints !#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/ZQ9ftK5yD9
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) January 3, 2024

Siraj weaving magic at Newlands! Impeccable length and a spellbinding display of seam bowling!#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/keq8mJQLat
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 3, 2024

What a sensational display of bowling by @mdsirajofficial today! Taking a 6-wicket haul and leaving everyone in awe. Absolute class on the field! 👏#SAvsIND https://t.co/QKrKQPljut
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 3, 2024

One of the best spell you will ever see in the first session of the match by an Indian pacer @mdsirajofficial top class buddy. #INDvsSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 3, 2024

India used to get all out on 36 pre Rohit Era.Other teams getting all out on 55 in Rohit Era.🔥🔥🔥#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/Ts1tuiBsVa
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) January 3, 2024

From getting 36 All out under Virat kohli to getting South Africa all out for 55 Runs under Rohit Sharma. Indian Team has came a long way !#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/OJtYaORRlt
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) January 3, 2024

Virat kohli paying tribute to Shri Ram When DJ was playing Ram Siya Ram song in Centurion when Keshav Maharaj to bat#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/9Qm84IrJ61
— anurag (@viratians25) January 3, 2024

Lowest Score against IndiaTest – SA (55 in 2024)*ODI – SL (50 in 2023)T20I – NZ (66 in 2023)All Came in Last 1yr 💥#INDvsSA
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 3, 2024

SA All-out for 55 Runs..Indian Bowers Rampage 💥🔥#INDvsSA #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/m4lFt4YeqD
— Fukkard (@Fukkard) January 3, 2024

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Twitter erupts as India bowl out South Africa for 55 within Lunch on first day of Cape Town test courtesy Siraj's 6-fer

India bundled out South Africa for just 55 runs in the first innings of the Cape Town test.

India bowl out South Africa for 55; Lowest total by a team against India in tests

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