Team India displayed a phenomenal bowling performance during the opening session of Day 1 in the second and final Test against South Africa.
After being asked to bowl, India dismantled the Proteas batting lineup, dismissing them for merely 55 in Cape Town as the hosts registered their lowest total against an Indian team in Test history.
DJ Played Ram Siya Ram On Keshav Maharaj’s Entry
That was when Keshav Maharaj came into bat; as the SA star arrived at the crease, the speakers at the Newlands in Cape Town began playing the song ‘Ram Siya Ram’.
India’s Virat Kohli, standing at the slips, made a heartwarming gesture as the song reverberated throughout the stadium.
Keshav Maharaj Dismissed For Only 3 Run
Maharaj was dismissed for only 3 off 13 deliveries, becoming Mukesh Kumar’s first wicket in Test cricket. Bumrah finished off the innings by having Nandre Burger caught at slip. The hosts also brought in Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi. Team made two changes, recalling Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja.
India Made Huge Grip In Match
The batting collapse began in the fourth over as Aiden Markram was caught at slip for two. Stand-in captain Dean Elgar, who had scored 185 in the first Test, was bowled for four by Siraj, who also accounted for both openers. Tony de Zorzi was caught behind, and Bumrah removed debutant Tristan Stubbs for three.