In his final international encounter, Virat Kohli made sure the batter had the greatest send-off possible, while Mukesh Kumar was reveling in Dean Elgar’s wicket.
Both teams are giving it their all on the pitch in the second Test between South Africa and India at Newlands, Capetown. The South African pacers came back and bowled India out for 153 runs, but the Indian bowlers, particularly Mohammed Siraj, did a fantastic job of bowling South Africa out for 55 runs after being invited to bowl first. Then, in his farewell innings of cricket for a country, Dean Elgar came out to bat and made 12 runs before falling prey to Mukesh Kumar.In his final international encounter, Kohli ensured that the South Africa captain-in-waiting, Steven Elgar, received the greatest send-off possible, while Mukesh was revelling in Elgar’s wicket.As he made his way back to the dugout, he requested the assembled fans to bow down for the batter.As he made his way back to the dugout, he requested the assembled fans to bow down for the batter.
South Africa finished Day 1 at 62 for 3, 36 runs behind India. Mukesh Kumar claimed two wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed one. Elgar and Aiden Markram gave the Proteas a strong start in their second innings, but by the end of the opening day of play, India had rallied around Mukesh and Bumrah.
Mohammed Siraj earlier helped India bowl out South Africa for a pitiful total with a six-wicket haul (6 for 15). In the first innings, Bumah and Mukesh each claimed two wickets. It is undeniable that the pitch had excellent bounce, but the hosts’ bat performance was subpar.In response, India, who had appeared quite strong at 153 for 4, saw a batting collapse, losing their final six wickets for just 11 runs in 11 balls. With a 98-run lead, the Rohit Sharma-led team was dismissed by bowling.
