SA vs Ind 2nd Test 2nd Day: Shortest ever test match played between India and South Africa, completed within 2 days
India secured a victory in the 2nd Test against South Africa with Jasprit Bumrah claiming six wickets, leading the team to a 7-wicket triumph and draw the series by 1-1
SA vs Ind 2nd Test concluded in just four and a half sessions, marking the shortest completed Test match which got finished in 642 balls.
Dean Elgar bid farewell to his international career, evoking emotional moments as players from both teams exchanged handshakes.
South Africa, choosing to bat, crumbled for 55 in the morning session, their lowest Test score since readmission, with Siraj claiming six wickets.
India took the lead swiftly but suffered an astonishing collapse, losing their last six wickets without adding a run in 11 ballsΒ and posted153 runs on the board
SA 2nd Innings
After a 98-run lead, South Africa lost three wickets, resulting in 23 wickets falling on the opening day. The brisk pace continued, and Bumrah shone with a five-wicket haul. Markram played a stellar Test innings, securing a century on the challenging surface, extending his teamβs lead beyond 50. Siraj dismissed a key batsman, and Bumrah concluded proceedings with figures of 6/61. South Africa posted 176 runs on the board and giving India a target of 79 runs.
India 2nd Innings:
In pursuit of 79 for victory, Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed an aggressive approach, unleashing a flurry of shots. He aggressively attacked the deliveries, hitting six boundaries and propelling his team to a strong start. Despite losing three wickets, India faced minimal difficulty in the fourth innings. Siraj and Bumrah each claimed six wickets, while Markram delivered an exceptional innings. Undoubtedly, the pitch will be a significant topic of discussion.
Man of the Match:
Mohammed Siraj
Player of the Series:
Jasprit Bumrah
Dean Elgar
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