‘Superb bowling performance’ – Fans react as Mohammed Siraj’s 6-wicket haul restricted South Africa to 55 in second Test at Cape Town

Team India bundled out South Africa for just 55 runs in the first innings of the second Test game at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on January 3. Notably, India’s star pacer Mohammed Siraj had scalped six wickets to give India an early breakthrough. On the other hand, Mukesh Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets each to bundle out Proteas ahead of lunch on Day 1.

Speaking about the game here, it was South African skipper Dean Elgar who won the toss and invited Team India to field first. However, after being opted to bat first, they had an awful start to the game. None of the other batters except Bedingham and Verreynne could get runs on double digits, which allowed them to post 55 runs before getting bowled out.

Meanwhile, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that he wanted to bat first owing to the great batting pitch of Cape Town. In addition to that, the 36-year-old cricketer is hopeful about winning the second Test game, regardless of India’s loss in the first Test game.

Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here: Rohit Sharma

“Would’ve batted first as well. Looks like a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll cash in on it. Important to forget what’s happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board and getting 20 wickets. Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him,” Rohit Sharma said at the toss.