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Cape Town Mania: Full List Of Records That Tumbled On Day 1 Of 2nd Test

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa on day one, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test. On the first day at Cape Town, South Africa elected to bat first but was dismissed within a single session. Next up, India started out way better, but a late batting collapse saw them get all out as well. Later in their third innings, the Proteas lost three wickets. The most wickets during the first day of a Test was during an Australia versus England Test back in 1902, when 25 wickets fell on the first day itself.

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Viral: Ravi Shastri's "Went For A Dump" Commentary On India's 153 All Out

Mohammed Siraj got six wickets in a breathtakingly menacing morning spell but to his horror found India losing six wickets in a space of eleven balls in the final session before regaining the advantage against South Africa on a rivetting day one of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. After Siraj's career-best 6 for 15 decimated South Africa for their lowest post-apartheid score of 55, India were 153 for 4 before losing six wickets without addition of single run in a space of 11 deliveries to end with a 98-run lead.

On Day 1 Chaos In 1st Test, Sunil Gavaskar Surprised By South Africa's Dramatic Call

Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday expressed surprise at South African skipper Dean Elgar's decision to bat first in the second Test against India. Elgar's decision backfired as South Africa were bundled out for 55, their lowest total against India. India were on course for a big lead until losing their last six wickets for no run to be all out for 153, limiting their first innings advantage to 98 runs. "Well, I tell you what, I was a bit surprised by what happened," Gavaskar said in his match analysis on Star Sports.

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Cape Town Mania: Full List Of Records That Tumbled On Day 1 Of 2nd Test

Folkestone Invicta boss Andy Drury looks to leave days of playing himself behind as they aim to build on Isthmian Premier derby 2-0 win at Margate

Miami's Bam Adebayo wants in on the NBA's list of elite big men - ESPN

I think Manchester United have already missed out on smart January signing

Mbappe undecided on his future as contract winds down

Viral: Ravi Shastri's "Went For A Dump" Commentary On India's 153 All Out

On Day 1 Chaos In 1st Test, Sunil Gavaskar Surprised By South Africa's Dramatic Call

Germany and France remain on high flood alert