India played against South Africa in the 2nd Test at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, and won by seven wickets. Fast bowlers mainly influenced the match. Mohammed Siraj’s fast pace helped India’s bowlers disrupt South Africa’s batting lineup, finishing the Test in just five sessions. This became the shortest Test match in cricket history, with only 642 balls bowled, breaking the previous record set in 1932.
On the first day, both teams completed their first innings, and South Africa lost three wickets in their second innings. A total of 23 wickets fell on the first day, making it the second time in Test cricket history. The first instance was in 1902 when Australia and England lost a combined total of 25 wickets on the first day in a match at the Melbourne ground.
India faced a sudden collapse in their first innings, losing six wickets in just 11 balls without scoring any runs. This unfortunate event has happened seven times before, putting India in an “unwanted” record club.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of Team India, expressed happiness about the victory, especially after the Centurion defeat. He mentioned the importance of learning from mistakes and praised the bowlers for their performance, highlighting the challenges of playing in foreign conditions.
