The India vs South Africa 2nd Test is underway in Newlands, Cape Town with the home team facing significant challenges against the Indian bowlers in this match. While Mohammed Siraj displayed his dominance with six wickets, another Indian pacer with the name of Mukesh Kumar made an impact by taking two wickets without conceding any runs, despite his relatively lower wicket tally.
Mukesh at his best
Mukesh Kumar’s spell in this innings comprised 2.2 overs where he impressively claimed two wickets without conceding a single run. Dismissing Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada, Mukesh had a standout performance, marking his debut in a Test match on South African grounds. His cricket journey began with a Test debut in the West Indies, and this match represented his second Test appearance. Despite a total of four wickets in his career so far, his most outstanding display remains the two wickets taken without conceding any runs.
Mukesh Scripts History
Prior to this instance, only two bowlers in Test cricket history had managed to take two or more wickets without conceding any runs. Essentially, Mukesh Kumar has now joined this exclusive group as the third bowler to accomplish this feat. Preceding Mukesh, Richie Benaud achieved this in 1959 with three wickets without conceding any runs. Later, in 2021, Joe Root took two wickets without giving away any runs.
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Siraj’s Mindblowing Spell
Amidst Mukesh Kumar’s outstanding bowling, Mohammed Siraj once again exhibited remarkable performance. Siraj claimed 6 wickets for 15 runs, showcasing an exceptional display in this particular match. This marked his third fifer in his Test cricket career. Additionally, following Ashwin, Harbhajan, and Shardul, Siraj became the fourth bowler to secure six or more wickets in an innings while playing in South Africa.
South Africa were restricted at their lowest-ever score against India in the first session. Previously, their lowest Test score against India stood at 79 runs, which was registered during the Nagpur Test in 2015.
After an eight-year gap, India’s team successfully bowled out South Africa at their lowest-ever score while playing on South African soil. Mohammed Siraj claimed 6 wickets for India, Mukesh Kumar took 2 wickets, and Jasprit Bumrah also contributed with two successful dismissals.
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