India demolish South Africa for 55 all out in 1st innings, lowest total against India in tests

Following a crushing defeat in the first test against South Africa, India bowled out the Proteas for just 55 runs
on the opening day of the second and final Test on Wednesday in Cape Town. Pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a remarkable performance, taking six wickets, as India dismissed South Africa at the lowest total for any team against India in tests.

Siraj exhibited exceptional bowling, conceding only 15 runs in nine overs and compelling the South African batsmen to succumb on a pitch favoring pace bowlers. The decision by Captain Dean Elgar to bat first, following his toss-winning farewell Test, ended up being a nightmare for the home side.


Jasprit Bumrah secured two South African scalps, while debutant Mukesh Kumar got two wickets. Only two batsmen managed to reach the double digits. Kyle Verreynne was the top scorer for South Africa with 15 runs. The other double-digit getter was David Bedingham, with 12 runs.

Earlier, South Africa's captain, Dean Elgar, won the toss and chose to bat first in the crucial second and final Test against India at Newlands on Wednesday. The hosts already hold an insurmountable 1-0 lead in the series following a convincing victory in the initial match. This is the final test for Elgar, who announced his retirement before the series.

India suffered a crushing defeat in the opening Test in Centurion, where they lost by an innings and 32 runs on Day 3.

Ravindra Jadeja found a place in India's Playing XI, replacing off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Mukesh Kumar also entered the lineup in lieu of Shardul Thakur. On the South African side, Tristan Stubbs earned his debut cap, taking the place of Temba Bavuma, while Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj were included in the Playing XI.

Speaking at the toss, Elgar mentioned, "Going to bat. The pitch looks interesting. We're in a great position. Can't win a two-match series if you don't win the first - we've crossed that hurdle." Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, expressed, "Would've batted first as well. Looks like a good pitch. We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch." Both teams made strategic changes to their Playing XI, with Elgar emphasizing the importance of starting well against the Indian side.

South Africa's Playing XI includes Dean Elgar(c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi. India's Playing XI comprises Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Mukesh Kumar.