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In a dominating display of fast bowling, India‘s Mohammed Siraj wreaked havoc on the South African batting line-up during the Day 1 ongoing third Test at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. In an outstanding performance, Siraj registered remarkable figures of 9-3-15-6, bowling out South Africa for a mere 55 runs in the first innings of the second and ﷽final Test match of the series.
Changes in India’s and South Africa lineup
India implemented strategic adjustments to their lineup for the game, opting for Ravindra Jadeja in lieu of Ravichandran Ashwin and Mukesh Kumar taking the place of Shardul Thakur. Conversely, the Proteas underwent three changes, with Temba Bavuma, Gerald Coetzee and Keegan Petersen making way for Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi.
Mohammed Siraj’s early breakthroughs set the tone
After losing the toss and being put in to bowl first, Siraj provided India with an early breakthrough by getting Aiden Markram caught in the third slip by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Siraj’s ability to find the nip back and induce mistakes in the Proteas’ top order set the tone for India’s dominance.
Siraj’s strategic bowling display
Utilizing bouncers with pinpoint accuracy, Siraj continued to dismantle the South African batting order. He forced Dean Elgar to edge one back onto his stumps, and in quick succession, dismissed Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen, all caught behind the wickets. This remarkable performance marked Siraj’s third five-wicket haul in his 23-match career.
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Best bowling figures for Siraj
With bowling figures of 6/15, Siraj produced his best-ever performance, showcasing his skill and determination. Bowling nine consecutive overs from one end, Siraj’s relentless attack turned the game in India’s favor.
Contributions from Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar
In addition to Siraj’s brilliance, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh played crucial roles by taking two wickets each, contributing significantly to India’s successful dismantling of the South African batting lineup.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Mohammad Siraj ✊🏼🪄.. What aggression🔥
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
Siraj weaving magic at Newlands! Impecca𒈔ble length and a spellbinding display of seam bowling!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Mohd. Siraj in rythm is like a bollywood song from Imran Hashmi movie. Once it begins, you just want t꧂o keep it going without ไany break. Lyrics, music and everything.
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu)
Mohammad Siraj .. What aggression🔥
— Sachin Jangra – सचिन जांगड़ा (@sachujangra)
Those with tickets for the Cape Town cricket are witnessing a flurry of wickets. SA 8 down without r🐭eaching 50 and the Indian attack is on fire! Siraj does not just do it versus Sri Lanka, so it see🍨ms.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket)
Mohammed Siraj's 9-3-15-6 at Newlands goes straight into India's Test-bowling hall of fame
— Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket)
Outstanding display of seam bowling. Length, accuracy, movement everything just perfect. Well bowled Siraj 🙌🏽 To bowl the opposition out in first session when they've elected to bat first is crazy 🤯
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Siraj – Sirapana Tharamana Sambhavam 👌
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)
What an excellent display of fast bowling from Mohammad Siraj in South Africa! He's been brilliant with his line and lengths. SA 6 down already…
Wow 🔥🔥
— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi)
This is the greatest first session o🐓f an overseas test that I rememඣber as an Indian fan
— LayEggBeforeWicket (@LayEgg_B4_Wkt)
Siraj. A Dream Spell is Happening 💥
— Kettavan Memes (@Kettavan__Memes)
What a bowling performance! Siraj was fabulous, and Bumrah and Mukesh bowled equallꦑy well. South Africa bowled out for 55. The Indian batters to step up now.
— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen)
Brilliant bowling from Just 10 more than the Blackcaps lowest sco🥂re at the ground.
— Justin Flitter (@JustinFlitter)
Helpful conditions are on🍸e thing, using those conditions somethiꦅng else. India have been exceptional in that first session
— Tony: Somehow a MD ANT (@MrTonyBe)
Siraj weaving magic at Newlands! Impeccable length and a spellbinding displ💖ay of seam bowling!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
South Africa have been bundled out for ju🍸st 55 courtsey of tremendous bowling🌜 performance from India 🔥👏
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Innings Break!
A stupendous outing for our b🐻owlers in the first innings as South Africa are all out for 55 runs in the first session of the 2nd𝓀 Test.
This 🌃is the lowest Testꦗ score by an opposition against India.
Scorecard –
— BCCI (@BCCI)
🔄 CHANGE OF INNINGS
Not the morning the Proteas would have hoped for afꦚter winning the toss earlier on. India♕ have bowled out the Proteas for 55🏏
SA seam𒆙ers looking to put the Indian batters 💎under pressure in their 1st innings 🇿🇦
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)
