Gujarat Titans, under the leadership of new skipper Shubman Gill, are radiating positive energy as they prepare to begin their campaign at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Players exude enthusiasm and determination to build upon the franchise’s impressive record, which includes a championship title in 2022 and the runner-up finish last year.

Team bonding fosters camaraderie

The franchise prioritized team bonding, recently hosting a unique ceremony. Fan favourite David Miller, the team’s power-hitter, and his wife Camilla Harris, a pr?ofessional polo player and e??ntrepreneur, had a heartwarming surprise.

David Miller and Camilla Harris relive their wedding vows

Miller and Harris tied the knot recently in Cape Town, with friends and family members marking their attendance. However, due to cricketing commitments, his Titans teammates couldn’t attend the wedding function.

Also READ: Photos – David Miller gets married to his longtime girlfriend Camilla Harris

In a touching gesture, captain Gill facilitated a delightful replica of their wedding ceremony during the team event. This allowed the Titans family to celebrate the couple’s special moment, strengthening team spirit and camaraderie.

A clip capturing this heartwarming scene was shared by the Titans’ on their social media handles and it quickly went viral. The video showcases Miller and Harris, looking radiant and happy, reaffirming their commitment to one another.

Here’s the video:

From 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 to 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 💍🥹

The Millers relived their magical wedding moments at the GT camp 💙@DavidMillerSA12 | #AavaDe | #GTKarshe | #TATAIPL2024 pic.twitter.com/1rjIRj3kWI

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 22, 2024

Eyes on the IPL 024 title: Titans gear up for the opening came

With renewed motivation and a strong bond, the Titans are ready to take on the challenge of winning the title once again. Their IPL 2024 campaign kicks off on Sunday (March 24) afternoon in Ahmedabad, where they will face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a highly anticipated opening match.

GT’s previous captain, Hardik Pandya, was tra??ded to MI ahead of the 2024 IPL Retention Event in November last year.

Also READ: IPL 2024 – Schedule and players list of Gujarat Titans (GT)

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In the ongoing SA20 season, players have showcased remarkable catches, but Aiden Markram took it a notch higher in the Qualifier 1 game between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. His sensational one-handed catch to dismiss JJ Smuts left everyone in awe?,?? elevating the standard of catches witnessed in the tournament.

Durban Super Giants’ powerplay woes in Qualifier 1

In pursuit of the 158-run target, the Super Giants faced an early setback as opener Tony de Zorzi (2) fell to a short and swift delivery by Marco Jensen. The focus then shifted to Quinton de Kock and Matthew Breetzke (3) to propel the DSG innings during the powerplay. However, Breetzke, renowned for his aggressive batting, couldn’t ignite fireworks this time and was dismissed in the fourth over.

Aiden Markram’s aerial marvel leads to JJ Smuts dismissal

The Super Giants suffered another setback as Smuts became the prey of Ottniel Baartman, dismissed through a phenomenal mid-air catch by Markram. Baartman delivered a short-length ball, and Smuts mistimed his shot towards mid-on, where Markram strategically positioned himself. In a swift move, Markram shifted to the left, leaped in the air, and secured a one-handed catch to dismiss Smuts. The entire crowd at the stadium was left in awe by the Sunrisers’ captain acrobatics on the field.

Here’s the video:

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞.. 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐭?? 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧. 🦸‍♂�?a href="//??twitter.com/hashtag/Betway?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">#Betway #SA20 #Playoffs #SECvDSG #WelcomeToIncredible pic.twitter.com/WFz4dZJvPW

— Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) February 6, 2024

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Super Giants in shambles against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

This led to the Super Giants being reduced to 13/3 after 3.5 overs. A brief partnership between De Kock and Wiaan Mulder (38) followed, but it progressed too slowly, and the former’s painstaking knock of 20 runs in 23 balls concluded in the 11th over with just 57 runs on the board.

This left a challenging task for Heinrich Klaasen in the death overs. DSG eventually crumbled under pressure, managing only 106 runs before getting bundled out in the final over and losing the contest by 51 runs. Jansen and Baartman were the primary architects of?? their downfall, sharing eight wickets equally and propelling the Sunrisers into the? final.

Sunrisers’ batting resilience

Earlier, after opting to bat first, the Sunrisers started slowly as their openers added just 45 runs in the powerplay. Nevertheless, Dawid Malan capitalized on his start, scoring 63 runs off 45 balls, while skipper Markram contributed 30 runs. The rest of the batters got out fairly quickly, but they still managed to post a fighting total of 157 runs for th??e loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs.

Also READ: England’s great Geoffrey Boycott rips apart Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum for their ‘bazball�?approach aft?er defeat against India in the 2nd Test

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MI Cape Town will lock horns against Joburg Super Kings in Match 23 of SA20 2024 at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday (January 29). MI Cape Town suffered a four-run defeat in their last encounter against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, while the Super Kings’ previous match against Pretoria Capitals was abandoned due to rain.

SA20 2024, Match 23:

• Date and time: January 29, 2024, 3:30 pm GMT | 09:00 pm IST | 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands Pitch Report:

The renowned Newlands Stadium pitch is notably favorable to bowlers, especially seamer??s who can exploit the extra movement generated by the track’s moisture. On the flip side, spinners face challenge?s in finding momentum on this surface. However, batters have the potential to accumulate significant runs if they spend some time in the middle. Winning the toss is likely to lead the team to choose bowling first, aiming to create early pressure.

MICT vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Ryan Rickelton, Donovan Ferreira
• Batters: Kieron Pollard, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie Van der Dussen, Leus Du Plooy
• All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Romario Shepherd
• Bowlers: Lizaad Williams, Thomas Kaber

MICT vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Ryan Rickelton (c), Moeen Ali (vc)
• Choice 2: Sam Curran (c), Leus Du Plooy (vc)

Also READ: SA20, 2024: Joburg Super Kings�?(JSK) best playing XI for th?e tournament

MICT vs JSK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Wayne Madsen, Faf du Plessis, Liam ??Li?vingstone, Delano Potgieter

MICT vs JSK Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 29, 3:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Joburg Super Kings: Wayne Madsen, Faf du Plessis, Leus Du Plooy, Reeza Hendricks, ??Donovan Ferreira, Sibonelo Makhanya, Ronan Hermann, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Zaheer Khan, Dayan Galiem, Sam Cook, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Aaron Phangiso, Kyle Simmonds, Moeen Ali, David Wiese

MI Cape Town: Chris Benjamin, Dewald Brevis, Tom Banton, Rassie van Der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Grant Roelofsen, Connor Esterhuizen, Nealan van Heer??den, Thomas Kaber, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Sam Curran, Beuran Hendricks, Olly Stone, Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Delano Potgieter, George Linde, Duan Jansen

Also WATCH: Kieron Pollard takes a fly??ing stunner to dismiss Aiden Markram off Kagiso Rabada?’s delivery in SA20

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deemed the Newlands pitch in Cape Town, South Africa, as ‘unsatisfactory’ following the conclusion of the second Test between India and South Africa. Despite India sec??uring a seven-wicket victory within five sessions, the match marked the short??est completed Test in history with only 642 balls bowled.

Rohit Sharma’s critique

India’s win leveled the two-match series, but Captain Rohit Sharma expressed his re??servations about the fairness of pitch asses?sments, targeting both experts and the ICC, particularly in the context of conditions in India compared to SENA countries.

Match referee’s Chris Broad assessment

The ICC, acknowledging the pitch issues at Newlands, has rated it ‘unsatisfactory’ after match referee Chris Broad submitted his report. The decision was reached through the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.?? Broad highlighted the challenges faced by batters due to the quick and unpredictable bounce on the pitch, leading to discomfort and awkward d??ismissals.

“The pitch in Newlands was very difficult to bat on. The ball bounced quickly and sometimes alarmingly throughout the match, making it difficult to play shots. Several batters were hit on the gloves and many wickets also fell due to the awkward bounce,”  Broad said in a statement released by the ICC.

Demerit points and potential suspension

In accordance with ICC rules, the Newlands pitch accrues one demerit point for its ‘unsatisfactory’ rating. A venue faces suspension from hosting international cricket for a year if it accumulates six demerit points and a two-year suspension for 12 demerit points. The demerit points remain active for a rolling period of five years.

Also READ: SA20 2024: TV channels, live streaming details �?When and where to wat?ch in India, Australia, USA, UK & other countries

CSA’s appeal window

Cricket South Africa (CSA), as the home board, has a 14-day window to appeal against the ICC’s rating. Meanwhile, netizens and cricket experts have expressed a diverse range of opinions, contributing to the ongoing discourse on pitch conditions and their impact on the game.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

1 Demerit Point to Newla?nds for the pitch that was prepared for the 2nd test between SA and India

5 Demerit points can lead to suspension

Probably lucky not to get more#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/q9vpGqHoo5

— Werner (@Werries_) January 9, 2024

The Newlands pitch has received an unsatisfactory rating and 1 demerit point for the 2nd #SAvIND Test

But this doesn't excuse the poor shot selections from some of the players

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 9, 2024

The pitch used for the Second Test between SA and Ind at Newlands has been rated as unsatisfactory by the ICC. pic.twitter.com/U9NxfFCf8G

— Haris Arshad (@harris00071) January 9, 2024

India Defeated South Afr?ica in Cape town on "unsatisfa??ctory" pitch

ICC has rated the Newlands pitch for second Test between as "unsatisfactory" pic.twitter.com/VT6GgFwMSJ

— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) January 9, 2024

So Newlands pitch isn’t poor? 1 demerit point is below average. Poor 3 demerit points as just pointed out by @atreyom so a test match that ends in a day and a half not played on a poor pitch? Then what’s the definition of poor? @ICC Chris Broad? @RevSportz @CricSubhayan�?/p>

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 9, 2024

NEWLANDS PITCH RATED AS 'UNSATISFACTORY'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the pitch for the second Test of the ICC World Test Championship series between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory�?under the ICC�?/p>

— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) January 9, 2024

Lol so the BCCI can put out turners whenever they want but God-forbid something like Newlands happen TO the ICCs precious India. //t.co/fzH83ojfSd

— Joshua Layfield (@jdontplayfield) January 9, 2024

Seems like the ICC has r??ated Newlands Capetown pitch as unsatisfactory. N??o wonder India won there.

— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 9, 2024

Newlands Test pitch receives 'unsatisfactory' rating//t.co/2dve9ZOMi0 //t.co/2dve9ZOMi0

— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) January 9, 2024

ICC on Tuesday announced that the Newlands pitch used for the second test between India and? South Africa in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory�?a href="//twitter.com/hashtag/ICC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">#ICC pic.twitter.com/xlzgdqKooZ

— Debasis Sen (@debasissen) January 9, 2024

Beyond me how the Newlands pitch evaded a 'poor' rating. Very very very lucky to get away with only one demerit point, if you ask me. #CricketTwitter //t.co/JKfS3B0nTZ

— Shayne Dias (@ShayneDias_) January 9, 2024

International Cricket Council announced that the pitch for the second Test of the series between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory�? #INDvSA
ICC Match Referee Chris Broad submitted his report expressing the concerns of the match�?/p>

— Karishma Singh (@karishmasingh22) January 9, 2024

ICC rates the Newlands pitch 'Unsatisfactory' after the low-scoring ICC World Test Championship clash between South Africa and India.. CSA have 14 days to appeal against the decision. #CricketTwitter #SAvIND

— Vishesh Roy (@vroy38) January 9, 2024

@icc The Newlands Test was the shortest Test ever . How van not be be the pitch rated Unfit.
Seems either you have separate parameters for?? rating pitches around the world .

— Atul Kumar (@LearnerAtul) January 9, 2024

The #Newlands pitch for the second test between South Africa and India has been rated "unsatisfactory".
The venue has received one demerit point.
When a venue accumulates six demerit points, it will be suspended from hosting any international cricke?t for 12 mo?nths.

— Jon Gericke (@JonGericke) January 9, 2024

The idea that some depressing subcontinental dustbowl can ever be an acceptable pitch whilst a glorious Newlands lifter can be rated poor… it's just rubbish.
It's a TEST. I want to see batters showing courage and hopping around – a century should be a hard thing to achieve.

— Jamie Fr0st (@ospriet) January 9, 2024

Cape Town pitch for the 2nd #SAvIND Test has received an 'unsatisfactory' rating.

— CricBlog �?(@cric_blog) January 9, 2024

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In the aftermath of South Africa’s controversial Test series against India, former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has spoken out about the mount??ing challenges that Test cricket faces. With questions surrounding pitch conditions, team selection controversies, and the increasing allure of T20 cricket, De Villiers has provided a candid assessment of the state of the traditional format.

Pitch controversy at Cape Town

The recent Test series between South Africa and India ended in a draw, but not without sparking debates over the pitch in the final match at Cape Town. Fans raised concerns about the lack of competitiveness and even accused the Proteas side of not being genuinely interested in Test cricket. The absen?ce of a third Test that could have determined the result only added to the controversy, leaving cricket enthusiasts and experts alike questioning the future of the game.

Team selection controversies involving South African management

Adding fuel to the fire, South Africa’s decision to announce a second-string squad featuring six uncapped players for the upcoming two-game Test series against New Zealand raised eyebrows. Neil Brand, an uncapped batter, was named captain, prompting speculation about the team’s commitment to Test cricket. Reports suggested that the series clashed with the SA20 league, leading to the in?clusion of inexperienced players, as established names preferred T20 action.

Also WATCH: Ravindra Jadeja enjoys vintage bullock car?t ride after returning home from South Africa

AB de Villiers’ perspective on Test cricket’s downfall

Amidst the ongoing drama, De Villiers, known for his forthrightness, shared his perspective on the challenges faced by Test. He expressed concern over the shifting priorities of players, boards, and coaches towar??ds T20 cricket, driven by financial considerations and the need to secure their futures. At the same time, he empathized with players and stakeholders, recognizing the financial realities ??????????????????????????they face.

“It has sent shockwaves around the cricketing world and has made it clear that Test cricket is under pressure, for that matter even ODI cricket and the whole system is turning around T20 cricket,” remarked De Villiers during a discussion on his? official YouTube channel.

“The players, the board and coaches will turn towards where there is more money. You cannot blame them for thinking about their future with their family. That is ultimately what it comes down to,” he added.

Assessing the Cape Town pitch

De Villiers also addressed the controversy surrounding the Cape Town pitch, dismissing claims of its undue difficulty and stating, “It was a pretty stock-standard wicket in my opinion. I remember jumping around there on Day 1. If you can just get through the first session on Day 1, it gets easier. If you see the players who were playing their shots and not hanging around, they were the ones doing well.”

Also READ: Video of MS Dhoni smoking hook??ah goes viral; fans rea??ct

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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.

Also READ: 5 shortest matches in the history of Test cricket

Here is the video:

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill �?pic.twitter.com/zT4Ik3JnvT

— Pull-Shot�?(@pullshotRo45) January 3, 2024

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 t??he hero for India, registering 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, ta??????????????????????????king 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.

Also READ: Rohit Sharma brutally slams critics of Indian pitches following conclusi?on of shortest Test match in South Afric??a

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Team India scripted history with a historic win against South Africa in the second and final Test at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday, January 4. The victory marked the first triumph for the visitors at this venue. On the sec??ond day of the game, India needed 79 runs to win which they chased down with 7 wickets in hand.

The win not only marked India’s first triumph at the venue but also set a new record for the shortest Test match in cricket history. On that note, let’s have a look at the top five shortest Test matches in cricket.

1. India vs South Africa, 2023: 107 overs (642 balls)

In a thrilling encounter, India’s pacers, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, wreaked havoc, picking up six-wicket-hauls each. The match, lasting only 107 overs (642 balls), saw a total of 33 wickets fall in two days. Despite Aiden Markram‘s century, India secured a historic 7-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town.

2. Australia vs South Africa, 1935: 109.2 overs (656 balls)

This classic encounter at the MCG saw South Africa post their lowest-ever Test total of 36. Bert Ironmonger’s exceptional figures of 5/6 limited South Africa to 36 all out in 23.2 overs. Australia dominated, securing an innings and 72-run victory as South Africa crumbled to 81 runs across both innings in just 109.2 overs (656 balls).

3. West Indies vs England, 1935: 112 overs (672 balls)

Bridgetown witnessed one of the shortest Test matches with persistent rain reducing play to just 1??12 overs (672 balls). West Indies were dismissed for 102, and England curiously declared at 81/7. The Caribbean side then declared again at 51/6, setting England a modest target of 75, which the English team chased down for the loss of six wickets, securing a bizarre victory influenced by adverse weather conditions.

Also READ: SA vs IND – Netizens go crazy as India become the first Asian side to win a Test match in Cape Town

4. England vs Australia, 1888: 196 overs (1176 balls)

In the 1888 Ashes series at Old Trafford, the match lasted just 196 overs (1176 balls) under the unique rule of 4 balls per over in England Tests at the time. England’s dominant performance with a total of 172 restricted Australia to a combined 151 in both innings. England secured a decisive innings and 21-run victory.

5. England vs Australia, 1888: 197 overs (1182 balls)

Incidentally, in the same series, Lord’s witnessed the shortest Test ever played on its hallowed turf, lasting just 197 overs (1182 balls). Australia posted 116, and England could only manage 53. In a dramatic turn, Australia collapsed for 60 in their second innings, before England were bowled out for 62. The match ended with Australia’s victory in 197 overs.

Also READ: Twitter reactions – Aiden Markram smashes a fighting century after Jasprit Bumrah’s onslaught against South Africa on Day 2 of the Cape Town Test

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, on behalf of Team India, honoured the retiring Dean Elgar with signed jerseys as a gesture of appreciation following the conclusion of the second Test in Cape Town on Thursday, January 4.

Dean Elgar’s retirement: An end of an era for South Africa

Elgar, who captained South Africa in the absence of regular skipper Temba Bavuma, bid farewell to international cricket  after the two-match Test series, marking the end of his illustrative career. Although Elgar scored 2 and 12 in the second Test, his notable performance in the first Test, where he amassed 185 runs, played a crucial role in South Africa’s innings and 32-run win.

Elgar finished his Test career with 5331 runs in 85 matches at an average ??of 37.08, including 14 centuries and 23 fifties.

Also WATCH: Virat Kohli makes a heartfelt gesture towards South Africa’s retiring star Dean Elgar on Day 1 of the C?ape Town Test

Virat Kohli gifts Dean Elgar an Indian jersey as a token of appreciation#SAvIND #cricket pic.twitter.com/jHSnHtGaCD

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 4, 2024

Virat Kohli giving his signed Jersey to Dean Elgar. The ambassador of Cricket 🐐 pic.twitter.com/9bMIsNZe1B

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) January 4, 2024

Virat Kohli givin??g his signed Jersey to Dean Elgar.

– Great gesture by King Kohli..!!! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/LoXV8tvS9p

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) January 4, 2024

Virat Kohli giving his signed jersey to Dean Elgar🥺♥️. pic.twitter.com/NwbmJAr8o9

— 𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@kohlifangirl178) January 4, 2024

Rohit Sharma gifted a signed Indian team Jersey to Elgar behalf of Indian team. 👌 pic.twitter.com/VP1pkMYH5z

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 4, 2024

Capta?in Rohit Sharma gave the signed Indian jersey to Dean Elgar.

Great gesture by the Captain. !! pic.twitter.com/wCEpGOrXsG

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) January 4, 2024

Rohit Sharma 💗🇮🇳�?/p>

Rohit Sharma gifted a signed Indian team Jersey to Elgar behalf of Indian team#INDvsSA #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/tGGLNI5Xnd

— Pawan Kumar 🇮🇳 (@Prince11R) January 4, 2024

India records an emphatic victory at Newlands

In a thrilling turn of events, India levelled the series against South Africa with a commanding seven-wicket triumph in the second Test at Newlands. Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable 6 for 61 in South Africa’s second innings contributed to India wrapping up their opponents for just 176 just before lunch on Day 2.

India efficiently chased down the target of 79 runs in 12 overs, securing victory. Rohit Sharma (16 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (4 not out) guided the team home, with valuable contribution from left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (28).

Also READ: SA vs IND – Netizens go crazy as India become the first Asian side to win a Test match in Cape Town

After registering their first win at Newlands, Team India skipper Rohit heaped praises on young pacer Mohammed Siraj, who wrecked havoc during South Africa’s first innings, bundling out them for a paltry total of 55 in the first session of play on day one.

“Very very special. Something that we don’t get to see quite often. We spoke about keeping things very simple because the pitch will do the rest for us. And that’s exactly what happened. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh [Kumar] and Prasidh [Krishna]”, Rohit said in the post-match presentation.

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On Day 2 of the second Test in Cape Town’s Newlands Cricket Stadium, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took control of the proceedings with a fiery spell in the first session. While Bumrah registered a six-wicket hall, Aiden Markram responded with a counter-attacking century, leading the lone battle for his side, South Africa.

Inspiring Jasprit Bumrah leads India’s charge with remarkable bowling

At the commencement of play on day two, The Proteas were trailing by 36 runs with just three wickets dow?n. On the other hand India needed an inspirational spell from the bowlers to gain an advantage. Bumrah rose to the challenge, producing yet another inspirational performance for his side in his illustrious Test career.

Bumrah initiated his impact by dismissing David Bedingham in the first over of the day. Kyle Verreynne fell to a false shot, caught at mid-on, and Marco Jansen hit one straight back at Bumrah. The star pacer completed his fifer by getting Keshav Maharaj caught at the slip cordon.

Aiden Markram’s resilient century amidst South Africa’s struggles

A missed catch by KL Rahul deprived Bumrah of a potential six-wicket haul at that time, and Markram went on to achieve a sensational century. Despite the challenging pitch for the batters, Markram displayed resilience. In the opening session of the second day’s play, he reached the century milestone off 99 balls. Celebrating the achievement, Markram hit a boundary through point off the last ball of the 30th over by Bumrah, raising his arms in delight.

Also WATCH: Virat Kohl??i? makes a heartfelt gesture towards South Africa’s retiring star Dean Elgar on Day 1 of the Cape Town Test

India’s strong position as they look to level the series

Eventually, Markram got out to Mohammed Siraj after scoring 106 runs off 103 balls, featuring 17 fours and two sixes. His attempt to slog the Indian pacer resulted in a skied shot, comfortably caught by Rohit Sharma. After Markram’s dismissal, India efficiently picked up the remaining wickets that also includes Bumrah’s sixth wicket, bundling out the hosts for 176. Now, India needs 79 runs to level ??the series after losing the first match in ?Centurion.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Boooom booooom bumrrraahhhhhhhh 💙 #SAvIND

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 4, 2024

SENApati ki Jai Ho! Well bowled @Jaspritbumrah93 congratulations on yet another fifer 👊🏽 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ZDBgmcQQiE

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 4, 2024

Bumrah wasn’t gonna stay behind in his wicket tally. Leader of pack for a reason. Brilliant 5fier. #INDvsSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 4, 2024

Fifer for Bumrah , Great control of the ball by Boom Bo?om .

Bumrah has bowled Beautifully , more frustration for Southafrica. pic.twitter.com/Uikux9Eu0Y

— Balaji Iyengar (@imbalaji007) January 4, 2024

On a difficult batting pitch that is a brilliant century by Aiden Markram 🙌🔥🇿🇦🏏 #SAvIND 💯

— Gills (@gpricey23) January 4, 2024

That is a hundred that beats any of Markram's centuries to date. What a brave, disciplined, and, later, brutal innings. Nice touch to honour Elgar in his celebration. He is immensely gifted. #SAvIND

— Ryan Vrede (@Ryan_Vrede) January 4, 2024

Brilliant 100 by Aiden Markram of 99 balls!! A special knock under a the circumstances. #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvIND @ProteasMenCSA pic.twitter.com/izJEQ49H0h

— Nqaba N@M (@ProfessorRugby) January 4, 2024

Aiden Markram absolutely standing up when all the chips are down. And teeing off wowza 👏🏼 #SAvIND

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) January 4, 2024

What a 100 by markram 👏👏 his best one yet without a doubt. #SAvIND

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) January 4, 2024

As much as I rated Rahul’s 100 and then another 100 ??by dean in centurion , this 100 from markram is simply the best. Century out of SA 158 total with no support from the other end. Sublime class. Carr?y on Saucey 🔥

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 4, 2024

Aiden Markram top-scored for the Proteas side#SAvIND #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/CzNdSKbJuJ

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 4, 2024

Lunch on Day 2!

South Africa are all out for 176 runs in 2nd innings.#TeamIndia need 79 runs to win the 2nd Test.

Jasprit Bumrah picks up six wickets.

Scorecard – //t.co/j9tTnGM2rn #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/xFA25tugvU

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2024

Also WATCH: Virat Kohli draws an imaginary bowstring and serenely folds his hands to ‘Ram Siya Ram�?on Day 1 of ??Cape Town Test

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