IND vs SA: Watch: "Ek Hi Bowler Hai"- Rohit Sharma's Witty Remark On Kagiso Rabada & SA Attack

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was at his wittiest best while batting in the first innings on day 1 of the second Test in Cape Town. India bowled out South Africa for a paltry 55 with Mohammed Siraj taking six wickets for 15. 

Rohit Sharma then walked out to bat with Yashasvi Jaiswal and started playing shots right from the get-go. He scored 36 off 50 balls with seven fours. He was looking very good until he was dismissed by Nandre Burger in the slip cordon. 

Meanwhile, batting alongside Shubman Gill, the Indian skipper was at his wittiest best making a funny comment on Kagiso Rabada, He was heard saying in the stump mic that Rabda is the only bowler in the South African side with some form while the others are not as good as him. 

Watch: Rohit Sharma Makes Fun Of Kagiso Rabada

“Yeh ek hi bowler hai (rabada), aur koi bowler hai nahi,” Rohit was heard saying on the stump mic. 

Rohit Sharma to Shubman Gill:
Yeh ek hi bowler hai (rabada), aur koi bowler hai nahi ? this guy's so witty & gossipy! ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/GXfel5HJ2v

— S࿐ (@pullshotx45) January 3, 2024

Meanwhile, earlier in the game. Mohammed Siraj took 6/19 and was the wrecker-in-chief who as Indian bowlers dismissed South Africa for 55, their lowest since being readmitted into cricket. It was also South Africa’s lowest-ever score against India.

Dean Elgar in the first innings of his final Test match was dismissed for four. Kyle Verreynne was South Africa’s top-scorer with 15 run from 30 balls. David Bedingham playing just his second Test match scored 12 off 17 balls. Tristan Stubbs playing his debut Test match was dismissed for three off 11 balls. 

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India decided to bring in Ravindra Jadeja in place of Ravichandran Ashwin in the XI. Ashwin played in the first test while Jadeja did not. Mukesh Kumar replaced Shardul Thakur in the XI. The management called in Avesh Khan for the second Test but did not include him in the XI. Prasidh Krishna retained his place after an ordinary debut in Centurion. 

“We understand the challenge of batting first on that pitch, but nevertheless, there will be enough in the pitch for the seamers, so hopefully we’ll cash in on it. Important to forget what’s happened in the past. We understand the importance of getting runs on the board, and getting 20 wickets. Didn’t happen in the first game but we’re upbeat about what we can achieve here. Two changes. Jadeja comes back for Ashwin. Shardul misses out, Mukesh Kumar replaces him,” Rohit Sharma said at the toss. 

Elgar who is playing his final Test match won the toss and opted to bat first. As it turned out, it was not a wise decision in the end. South Africa’s total of 55 was their lowest since their readmission back into international cricket in 1932. The total is also their lowest against India. 

 “Going to bat. The pitch looks interesting. We’re in a great position. Can’t win a two-match series if you don’t win the first – we’ve crossed that hurdle. Scoreboard starts on nought. We all know that. Starting well is going to be key against this Indian side. Got a debutant in Tristan Stubbs coming in for Temba. Ngidi comes in for Coetzee who’s also injured. And Maharaj comes in” Elgar said at the toss. 

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