The Cape Town Test has reached an exciting turn. The first day was full of ups and downs for both teams. A total of 23 wickets fell today. However, at the end of the first day of play, hosts South Africa's score is 62 runs for 3 wickets. Currently, the Indian team is ahead by 36 runs based on the first innings. Aiden Markram and David Bedingham returned unbeaten for South Africa. Mukesh Kumar took a maximum of 2 wickets for India. While Jasprit Bumrah 1 achieved success.
After South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, the first innings was limited to just 55 runs. Mohammad Siraj took a maximum of 6 wickets for India. In addition, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar achieved two successes each. Team India, which came to bat in response to South Africa's 55 runs, were down to 153 runs. For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Berger took three wickets each. However, based on the first innings, the Indian team had a lead of 53 runs.
At the same time, there was a strange sight during the Indian innings. In fact, six batsmen from the Indian team returned to the pavilion without scoring a run. India got the fifth blow with 153 runs but after that 6 batsmen couldn't score even a run. That means the Indian team was completely out of contention by 153 runs. However, by then the Indian team had gained a strong lead of 98 runs.
Earlier, South African captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat. The host team, who came to bat first, were reduced to just 55 runs in front of the Indian bowlers. In response, the Indian team scored 153 runs. The Indian team had a lead of 98 runs based on the first innings. After that, South Africa's second innings started well. Openers Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram added 37 runs for the first wicket. But after that, Team India bowlers made a brilliant comeback. Therefore, the Indian team's score at the end of the day's play is 62 runs for 3 wickets.