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Team India secured a historic win against South Africa in the second and final Test at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday, January 4. This triumph marked India’s first-ever win at this venue and set a new record for the shortest Test match in cricket history, lasting only 642 balls.
Quick chase and record-breaking game
On the second day of the game, India needed 79 runs to win, and they successfully chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand.💯 The brevity of the match became the talk of the town, as the contest wrapped up in record time.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill’s playful dance
Amidst the intense competition, a lighthearted moment during the opening day caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide. Just minutes before stumps on Day 1, Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill engaged in a playful dance, holding each other’s hands. The hilarious clip quickly went viral on social media, adding a fun element to the high-stakes match.
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Here is the video:
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill ❤
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Match highlights
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first, but their innings was marred by a stunning collapse, resulting in their lowest Test score since readmission, a mere 55 runs. Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero for India, registe📖ring career🍌-best figures of 6/15.
In reply, India suffered a surprising collapse from 153/4 to 153 all-out, with a record six batters dismissed for a duck. The second innings saw Aiden Markram‘s brilliant century (106 off 103 balls) helping South Africa post 176. Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role for India, taking six wickets for 61 runs. 🐲India successfully chased down the 79-run target, completing the victory in just 12 overs and losing only three wickets.