Mohammed Siraj bowls a magical spell which makes South Africa registers their lowest Test total against India.
India made a remarkable start in the second and final Test of the series by dismissing South Africa for a mere 55 runs. Mohammed Siraj emerged as the standout performer, securing a six-wicket haul with impressive figures of 6/15 in nine overs. This total represents South Africa’s lowest Test score against India and marks their lowest home score in the last 125 years. Mukesh Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah also contributed with two wickets each.
Here is the video of Mohammed Siraj picking up five wicket haul.
Siraj’s exceptional performance set a historic record, making him the first Indian player to achieve a six-wicket haul in the first session of a Test match. Furthermore, his bowling figures rank as the second-best by an Indian fast bowler against South Africa, trailing only behind Shardul Thakur. The comprehensive list of such records is detailed below.
7/61 – Shardul Thakur (2022)
6/15 – Mohammed Siraj (Today)
6/21 – Javagal Srinath (1996)
6/76 – Javagal Srinath (2001)
6/104 – Venkatesh Prasad (1996)