India secured a notable victory over South Africa in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town, chasing down a target of 79 runs with Rohit Sharma’s team triumphing by seven wickets. The match concluded in under five sessions, witnessing a rapid fall of 33 wickets. In a remarkable turn, South Africa was restricted to a mere 55 runs in their first innings, with Mohammed Siraj playing a pivotal role, claiming a six-for.
Despite India’s strong position at 153/4, a sudden collapse ensued, losing six wickets in just 11 balls without adding any runs. South Africa, in their second innings, posted a total of 176, anchored by Aiden Markram’s defiant century, scoring 106 off 102 balls. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional six-for contributed to India’s bowling prowess.
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This victory marked India’s triumph on South African soil, and the match witnessed the establishment of 10 significant and unique records, highlighting the exceptional performances and milestones achieved by both teams.
- The shortest ever completed Test
- India win their first-ever Test in Cape Town
- First time India won a match while chasing in South Africa
- 3rd occasion in which India have won a match inside two days
- SA’s lowest all-out score versus India
- SA’s lowest score since their readmission
- Markram slams the second-fastest century by a South African versus India
- Bumrah becomes the third highest wicket taker for India in South Africa
- Bumrah surpasses Warne, Anderson’s records at the Newlands
- Magical number of 1,000 against India for the outgoing Dean Elgar