- By Vishal Pushkar
- Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational performance, claiming a six-wicket haul, as India bowled out South Africa for a mere 55 runs at lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test. Siraj showcased remarkable bowling skills, conceding just 15 runs from his nine overs and leading an outstanding effort against the South African batting lineup.
The pitch, favoring pace bowlers, played to Siraj's strengths as he induced an abject surrender from the South African batsmen. The decision by South African captain Dean Elgar to bat first after winning the toss in his farewell Test turned out to be a challenging one, with the home side facing the brunt of Siraj's exceptional spell.
As soon as Proteas fell on a paltry score, reactions started pouring in praising Siraj's performance. Check out the reactions here:
The rise of Mohammad Siraj. People used to mock him for his bad perfomances. He made comeback and now, one of the best bowler of this generation. pic.twitter.com/XM2J2TlXU0
— Sayam Ahmad (@sayam_ahmad_) January 3, 2024
How Mohammed Siraj sees South Africa pic.twitter.com/WL5zRxQ2xF
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 3, 2024
Siraj fire? Siraj fifer? Same thing. 🔥pic.twitter.com/msicIFJ8Wt
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 3, 2024
Siraj - 6/15.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 3, 2024
Mukesh - 2/0.
Bumrah - 2/15.
Indian seamers cleaned up South Africa in just 2 hours in the opening session - this is Indian heritage...!!! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/GRvL3gDL6D
Siraj on fire today 🥵#SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/8Ikd8TSkg1
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) January 3, 2024
South African batsman, when mohammad siraj on bowling end:pic.twitter.com/4TUlYuzdbH
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) January 3, 2024
Kyle Verreynne made 15 and David Bedingham 12 as all the other remaining South African batters were dismissed for single-digit scores.
Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) and Mukesh Kumar (2/0) took the other South African wickets.
Inputs from PTI