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India Dominates South Africa in Shortest Test Ever

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Discover how India's historic win against South Africa in the shortest Test ever unfolded, breaking records and making history on the cricket pitch.

In a thrilling showdown between South Africa and India at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, cricket fans witnessed a whirlwind of action as India dominated the second Test match. The Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, wreaked havoc on the South African batting line-up, skittling them out for a mere 55 runs. This remarkable display of bowling prowess set the stage for a dramatic day of cricket with both teams facing monumental collapses.

As the match progressed, Rohit Sharma's Team India showcased resilience and skill, responding to South Africa's low total with a solid performance in their innings. Despite facing early setbacks, the Indian team rallied, with Bumrah taking crucial wickets to secure their dominance over the Proteas. The intensity of the game kept spectators on the edge of their seats, with wickets falling rapidly and the outcome hanging in the balance.

Ultimately, India emerged victorious, claiming a historic win by defeating South Africa with a commanding margin. The match, which concluded in just 107 overs, stands out as the shortest Test in cricket history with a clear winner. This landmark victory cements India's status as a formidable force in Test cricket, showcasing their prowess on the global stage and making cricket history in a swift and captivating manner.

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SA vs IND, 2nd Test Live Score: South Africa 11/3 (8); Bumrah gets ... (Sportstar)

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IND vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test: Rohit leads India's reply; Jaiswal ... (Hindustan Times)

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma's Team India kickstarted their innings after South Africa folded for 55 in its first essay.

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India's simple new bowling plan: How Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit ... (The Indian Express)

South Africa were reduced to 15 for 4 in the 10th over, and India didn't even have to go yet to Prasidh Krishna or Mukesh Kumar.

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India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1: South Africa all out for 55 at ... (Sporting News)

The hosts had proved too hot to handle in the opening match in Centurion. India were bowled out for 245 in their first innings before Dean Elgar's 185 helped ...

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South Africa v India: Proteas dismissed for just 55 at Newlands (Yahoo News Canada)

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South Africa Vs India, 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj Triggers Proteas ... (Outlook India)

Mohammed Siraj registered his third five-wicket haul and his best figures in Tests after getting six Proteas wickets at Newlands in the Cape Town Test.

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India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma and ... (The Indian Express)

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Siraj skittles South Africa as India lead at Newlands (Reuters)

Seamer Mohammed Siraj took a career-best 6-15 as India skittled hosts South Africa for 55 inside a session on day one of the second and final test at ...

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LIVE | Proteas v India, 2nd Test: Burger strikes twice as Proteas look ... (News24)

Live scoring, commentary and coverage from the second Test between South Africa and India at Newlands.

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South Africa v India: Proteas bowled out for just 55 runs in second ... (BT.com)

Mohammed Siraj, the Indian seamer, took six of the 10 wickets, with fellow quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar completing the rout, taking 2-25 and 2-0 ...

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South Africa's 55 all out, the lowest total against India in Tests (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Siraj, who orchestrated most of the damage, became only the second Indian to bag a five-wicket haul before lunch on the first day's play.

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South Africa v India: SA bowled out for just 55 runs in second Test ... (Eurosport.com)

South Africa put up their worst batting tally in 92 years as they were bowled out for 55 by a brilliant India attack, but they themselves collapsed for 153.

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India emerge on top after 23-wicket mayhem in Cape Town (ESPNcricinfo.com)

South Africa first folded for 55, before India faced a collapse of their own, losing their last six wickets without adding a run.

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India collapse after skittling South Africa for 55 (BBC Sport)

India dismiss South Africa for just 55 before collapsing to 153 all out in reply on an extraordinary first day of the second Test in Cape Town.

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Crazy first day of South Africa vs India second test sees 23 wickets ... (The Associated Press)

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South Africa trail India after 23 wickets fall on frenetic day of cricket (Aljazeera.com)

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India vs South Africa, Live Score 2nd Test: Bumrah takes 6; IND ... (Hindustan Times)

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South Africa vs India: Rohit Sharma's side win by seven wickets in ... (Sky Sports)

There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch, with the match completed in 642 balls (107 overs), beating Australia's prior record of a 656-ball ...

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India beat South Africa in shortest Test with winner (BBC News)

Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.

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Taking just 642 balls, India's win was the quickest result in Test match history, the previous record held by Australia's win over South Africa in 1932 (656 ...

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