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Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

Fielding in the slips is never easy, with deliveries coming at pace after edging the blades of batters. On occasions, players fielding in the slips get hit on the body while attempting to catch or stop a ball. That is what happened with India star Virat Kohli in the second Test of the series against South Africa in Cape Town. The ball kissed the bat of Proteas batter David Bedingham's bat before awkwardly falling in front of Kohli. The India star tried to stop the ball but it bounced off his hand and hit him in the face.

"Can't Handle The...": Anand Mahindra's Epic Comment On 2-Day India vs South Africa Test Viral

For the first time in 23 years, India have drawn a Test series in South Africa. It happened in a dramatic situation as the Indian cricket team won the second Test of the two-match series in less than five sessions. Only 107 overs were played as it became the shortest ever match in the format's history. Right from Day 1 dramatic scenes started unravelling in Cape Town as 23 wickets fell. First South Africa got dismissed for 55, then India were bowled out for 153. After South Africa score 176 in the second innings, the match ended in the second session of the second day with India supassing the 79-run target with seven wickets to spare.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami Nominated For ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

Four players Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami and Daryl Mitchell who had an impressive Cricket World Cup in India have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award. Shubman Gill (India): 1584 runs and 24 catches in 29 matches. Fairly raw on the biggest stage, Shubman Gill produced performances that would make 2023 his coming-of-age year in international cricket. His most notable performances came in the ODI format, with him finishing the year with 1584 runs at an average of 63.36.

On 23-Wicket Day in Cape Town, Anushka Sharma And Athiya Shetty's Shell-Shocked Reaction Goes Viral. Reason Is...

The India vs South Africa second Test in Cape Town will be remembered for a long time. In less than two days, the game ended making it the shortest completed Test ever in the 147-year history of the format. First, India dismissed South Africa for just 55, only to be dismissed for 153 in the first innings. South Africa gave a better account of themselves to post 176 in the second innings. India, however, surpassed the 79-run target with ease with seven wickets to spare to draw the two-Test series 1-1.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Dance On The Field As India Move Into Driving Seat In 2nd Test

The Indian camp remained in a jubilant mood despite the epic batting collapse that saw them going from 153/4 to 153 all-out on Day 1 of the second Test against South Africa. After bowling out the Proteas for just 55 runs in the first innings, India managed to bag 3 wickets for 62 runs by the time stumps were called. Soon after India got the third wicket in the second innings, the duo of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill were spotted dancing in the middle, celebrating the team's dominance.

Watch: Virat Kohli Helps Mohammed Siraj Dismiss Marco Jansen With A Perfect Plan

Virat Kohli is among the cricketers who enter the ground with terrific energy, doesn't matter what the role they are playing. While Kohli is one of the greats in batting, his fielding is neither less. From taking sharp and tough catches to effecting some crucial saves and run-outs, one can find Kohli deployed in all those works. But how about suggesting a bowler and helping him get a result out of it? It is not a never-seen-before sight but definitely a rare one.

IND vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2 Cricket Match: Jasprit Bumrah Breathing Fire, Bags Two Quick Wickets

IND vs SA, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah has taken his third wicket of the innings and this time, Kyle Verreynne departed for 9. Five-down South Africa now have Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen standing unbeaten at the crease. On the other hand, the Indian bowlers hope to repeat the heroics of Day 1 and aim to restrict South Africa at the earliest. Earlier on Day 1, the Proteas were bundled out for 55 runs, thanks to Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul (6 for 15). In reply, India suffered a batting collapse, losing their last six wickets for zero runs in 11 balls. The Rohit Sharma-led side was bowled out for 153 runs, taking a 98-run lead.(Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa - "Lot To Do With Pitch": Ex-India Star's Clear Take On 23-Wicket Day

If 23 wickets fall in one day of a Test match, only two short of the all-time record, there are bound to be question marks. It cannot just be the poor batting or great bowling, there has to be something more than that. And if those 23 wickets fall on the first day of a Test then the questions will be more. That is what is happening after the first day of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town on Wednesday.

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Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

"Can't Handle The...": Anand Mahindra's Epic Comment On 2-Day India vs South Africa Test Viral

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami Nominated For ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023

On 23-Wicket Day in Cape Town, Anushka Sharma And Athiya Shetty's Shell-Shocked Reaction Goes Viral. Reason Is...

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Dance On The Field As India Move Into Driving Seat In 2nd Test

Watch: Virat Kohli Helps Mohammed Siraj Dismiss Marco Jansen With A Perfect Plan

IND vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2 Cricket Match: Jasprit Bumrah Breathing Fire, Bags Two Quick Wickets

India vs South Africa - "Lot To Do With Pitch": Ex-India Star's Clear Take On 23-Wicket Day