India vs South Africa
IND vs. SA 2nd test: Newlands Stadium in Cape Town is the same venue where Jasprit Bumrah began his Test career. He left his mark when he played his first Test match for India on this ground. After playing on the same ground for almost six years, Bumrah became the hero of Team India's victory. He has also become the bowler who has taken the most wickets for India at this pitch.
Bumrah's old connection to Newlands Stadium
Jasprit Bumrah is very emotional about the venue and the icing on the cake was that he was also named Player of the Series after registering a series-matching win over South Africa. In that match, Bumrah took six wickets in the second innings, helping India beat Africa by seven wickets in the shortest match in Test history, which lasted 642 balls. After the Cape Town Test, Bumrah said that this ground will always have a special place in my heart. The journey started here in 2018 and always had great memories. I'm so glad everything went well today.
Said this in the shortest Test match
Bumrah said our bowling unit was experienced and we wanted to make an impact. I didn't expect the game to progress so quickly. Let us tell you that on the first day of play, 23 wickets fell and India achieved a modest target of 79 runs to level the two-match series. India reached the target in 12 overs in the second session on the second day, making this Test the shortest Test in history. On Africa's decision to bat first after winning the toss, Bumrah said we also wanted to bat first. Test cricket surprises you. Great series.
Praised the Indian bowling unit
Apart from Bumrah, India's fast bowling attack included players like Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj in the absence of the injured Mohammed Shami. Bumrah said our team is in a phase of change but the message is the same: keep fighting. Many bowlers have changed but the message in the team is to keep fighting.
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