South Africa is already batting in its second innings in the final Test against India after a remarkable 23 wickets tumbled on the opening day at Newlands in Cape Town.
Key points:
- The Proteas made a paltry 55 in their first innings and are 3-62 in their second dig
- India lost six wickets for no score to be dismissed for 153
- Mohammed Siraj claimed 6-15 in the Proteas’ first innings
The Proteas will resume at 3-62 on day two of the second Test, having been dismissed for just 55 in their first innings after India seamer Mohammed Siraj claimed 6-15 from his nine overs.
It was the Proteas’ lowest total since being readmitted to Test cricket in 1991.
India could only manage 153 in its opening knock, having lost its final six wickets without adding to its score.
The tourists were looking strong in their first innings when Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 55 for the second wicket, the day’s highest partnership.
Nandre Burger removed Sharma (39), before Gill added 33 for the third wicket with…
