“Live Updates: Day 2 Action Unfolding in India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match”
The opening day of Dean Elgar’s farewell Test in Cape Town was described as a chaotic day of Test cricket. The harsh pitch conditions led to a total of 270 runs and 23 wickets falling throughout the day.
South Africa, batting first, faced a dramatic collapse against Mohammed Siraj, who claimed a remarkable six-wicket haul in just nine overs. The hosts were dismissed for a mere 55 runs in 23.2 overs, with only two batters reaching double digits, and 15 being the highest individual score.
India, thanks to their top-order batsmen, managed to take a lead of 98 runs by adding 121 runs together before experiencing a swift collapse. In a historic moment, they became the first Test team to lose six wickets without adding any runs, ultimately getting bowled out for 153 in 34.5 overs.
Despite a semblance of stability when South Africa’s openers took the crease again, Mukesh Kumar took two wickets in successive overs, and Jasprit Bumrah struck late in the day. This left South Africa at a precarious 62/3, still trailing India by 36 runs.
