India made a stunning impact on Day 1 of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town, dismissing the hosts for a mere 55 runs after Captain Dean Elgar elected to bat first. Mohammed Siraj delivered a phenomenal performance, showcasing his prowess with remarkable figures of 6/15 in nine overs.
The day commenced with cautious innings from South African openers Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar, who managed five runs off the first three overs. Siraj initiated the breakthrough by dismissing Markram, caught at third slip by Yashasvi Jaiswal. He followed it up with a crucial wicket, claiming the scalp of last game’s centurion, Elgar, who edged the ball back onto his stumps.
WATCH – Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines with Stunning Catch As Siraj Strikes Early, Dismissing Aiden Markram
Jasprit Bumrah complemented Siraj’s brilliance, contributing to the team’s success. Bumrah dismissed debutant Tristan Stubbs, caught by Rohit Sharma at short leg, while Mohammed Siraj accounted for Tony de Zorzi, who fell victim down the leg side, leaving South Africa at a precarious 15/4.
Siraj continued his dominance, dismissing David Bedingham (12), Marco Jansen (0), and Kyle Verreyne (15), culminating in his best Test figures of 6/15 in nine overs. This remarkable feat marked Siraj’s third fifer in his Test career.
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Bumrah added to the Proteas’ misery by claiming Nandre Burger, finishing with figures of 2/25 in eight overs. Mukesh Kumar contributed to the bowling spectacle by dismissing Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada, achieving his best Test figures of 2/0. The Proteas were eventually bundled out for a paltry 55 runs in 23.2 overs, leading India into lunch with a dominant position.
The Proteas’ score marked their eighth-lowest in Test history and their lowest since 1933, creating a buzz across the cricketing world with reactions pouring in on India’s magnificent bowling session.
All five wickets of Miyan Siraj ⚡☄️🌪️#SAvsIND #ViratKohli #Siraj Fiferpic.twitter.com/X6O7PfiuBA
— Biscotti (@biscotti269) January 3, 2024
Mohammed Siraj has great skills and a big heart, showcasing the spirit of perseverance in the face of challenges. Take a bow, miyan @mdsirajofficial #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/IKMD8XwV8x
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 3, 2024
Mohammad Siraj ✊🏼🪄.. What aggression🔥 #SAvsIND
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 3, 2024
45, 7, 18 coming together gives me very anhoni ko honi kar de, honi ko anhoni vibes. pic.twitter.com/m4K0htjP4G
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) January 3, 2024
MOHAMMED SIRAJ FOR 🇮🇳 SINCE 2022 :-
Most wickets for India.
Most wkts in ODIs for India.
Most wkts in Asia Cup.
No.1 ODI Bowler.
6-W haul in Asia Cup final.
5-W haul in WI in Tests.
6-W haul in SA in Tests.
4-Wickets in an over in ODIs.
Most wkts in WTC Final. pic.twitter.com/OXyBp9Lma7— Atrij Yadav (@AtrijYadav) January 3, 2024
This is the Indian Test Team we’ve seen all those years, lovely to see them comeback like a lion 🦁,Well bowled ROHIT SHARMA 👏#SAvIND
— 𝐒 𝐰 𝐚 𝐫 𝐚 ⎋ (@SwaraMSDian) January 3, 2024
Siraj eats srilanka(all formats) at brunch and South Africa (test) as dinner#INDvsSA
— Saurin Thakkar (@saurin_thakkar) January 3, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar asked Siraj about today’s spell
Siraj said “Rohit Bhaiya told me that imagine you’re playing against Sri Lanka, Consider SA as SL”
This helped me a lot (Smiling 😊)All thanks to Captain Rohit Sharma ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Qt9OtG0tqb
— ISHU (@PocketDynamoo) January 3, 2024
Credits to Siraj for this amazing bowling performance. 🔥#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/xKuUUEZJF0
— Rhythmmmm (@ridzz__7614) January 3, 2024
