IND vs SA: Watch - Mohammed Siraj Tries To Distract Nandre Burger With A Heated Sledge

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was the culprit behind South Africa’s destruction during their first innings of the Cape Town Test. Siraj ended up the innings with a six-fer and helped India wrap up South Africa for 55 runs. Siraj is probably one of the most aggressive bowlers in world cricket currently and likes to prove his presence on the ground and he also gets engaged in a chatter with the opposition players.

Mohammed Siraj engaged in a sledging moment with South African pacer Nandre Burger. During the fifth ball of the 34th over, Siraj bowled a bouncer to Burger, which he tried to hit but wasn’t able to make any connection with the ball. While returning in his follow-through, Siraj was seen saying something to Burger. However, Burger didn’t react to Siraj’s words and turned back to play the next ball.

Watch – Mohammed Siraj has a chit-chat with Nandre Burger

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South Africa were bundled for 176 runs in their second innings and they lead by 78 runs. The Indian team now need 79 runs to win the second Test match and also level the two-match series 1-1. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah ended the innings with a six-wicket haul. Bumrah bowled a total of 13.5 overs and took six wickets by giving away 61 runs.

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took one wicket each whereas Mukesh Kumar ended the match with a two-wicket haul. The main highlight of South Africa’s second innings was opener Aiden Markram who slammed a brilliant century and played an innings of 106 runs. Markram was the saviour of the the South African team in the second innings otherwise it was the same batting display as it was in the first.

Aiden Markram’s hundred was lauded by the whole South African dressing room and Dean Elgar, who is playing his final Test match was pumped up following one of the best knocks of Markram’s Test career.

Team India now have the best chance to win their first Test match at the Sahara Park Newlands after 30 years. The Indian team have been playing at this ground since 1993 and have played a total of six Tests here. India have lost on four occasions at the Newlands whereas two matches have ended in draws.

India lost the first Test match in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs which was one of the biggest setbacks for the Indian team. India displayed a flop batting show at the SuperSport Park and were only able to score 243 and 131 runs in both the innings.

The Indian team also were bundled for 153 runs and lost their last six wickets for 0 runs. This was one of the worst batting collapses that the Indian team have ever faced in the history of Test cricket.

India levelled the three-match T20I series 1-1 whereas they were able to win the ODI series against the Proteas by 2-1. India faced a massive loss in the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings following their loss in the first Test and they slumped down to the sixth spot. India would want to cover the damage they faced after losing the first Test by achieving a win at the Newlands.