On the 1st Day of the India Vs South Africa test series, Jasprit Bumrah dominated with a five-wicket haul as South Africa was bowled out for 159 at Eden Gardens. His wickets included Markram, Rickelton, de Zorzi, Harmer, and Maharaj. His 5/27 is now the third-best figure by an Indian pacer against South Africa in home tests, only behind Srinath’s 6/21 and Prasad’s 6/104.
This fifer also pushed his total to 43 wickets Vs South Africa, making him India’s third-most successful bowler against them, passing Zaheer Khan. He broke a six-year gap for Indian fast bowlers by becoming the first since Ishant Sharma in 2019 to take a five-wicket haul on the opening day of a Test match in India. It was also his 16th Test fifer, placing him fifth on India’s all-time list, tied with BS Chandrasekhar. By taking his 16th fifer, Bumrah has become the fastest Indian bowler to reach the 230-wicket mark. He achieved this in just 51 test matches.
India vs South Africa: What Happened in the Match?
South Africa walked out with intent and attacked straight away. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram played freely in the first 10 overs, finding boundaries against Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel and racing to 57 without loss. The momentum shifted the moment Bumrah hit his rhythm. His first breakthrough came with a ball that bent back into Rickelton and uprooted his stumps. In his next over, he used extra bounce to get Markram, and Eden Gardens erupted as both openers were gone within minutes. Kuldeep Yadav then removed Temba Bavuma with a leg-slip trap.
At Lunch, South Africa was 105/3. After Lunch, Kuldeep trapped Wiann Mulder with an LBW, and Bumrah returned to take out Tony de Zorzi with another inswinger. Mohammed Siraj also came into action, dismissing Kyle Verreyne and Marco Jansen in the same over. Axar Patel removed Corbin Bosch with an LBW decision just before tea.
By tea, South Africa was 154/8. Bumrah came back in the final session, Bowling Simon Harmer and taking his fifth wicket. It was also the first time since 2008 that a fast bowler had taken a five-for on the opening day of a red-ball test in India. South Africa were bowled out for 159 in 55 overs, a collapse that began only after Bumrah entered the story. India wrapped up the innings at 159 all out in 55 overs.
FAQs
Q. Will Rohit Sharma play in ODI matches against South Africa?
A. The Indian squad for the ODI series between India and South Africa has not yet been announced, so Rohit Sharma’s participation is not yet confirmed.
Q. Where can I watch the India vs South Africa test series?
A. The India vs South Africa test series can be watched live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
Q. Which Indian bowler has taken the most five-wicket hauls in test cricket?
A. Anil Kumble has taken the most five-wicket hauls in test cricket. During his career, he took 35 five-wicket hauls in 132 test matches.
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