- India’s Bumrah takes 6
- Chased 79 in 12 overs
- Concerns over playing conditions
India achieved the quickest victory in the annals of Test cricket by tying South Africa at two games with an early win in Cape Town on the second afternoon. On Thursday at Newlands, the tourists chased down a fourth-innings total of 79 in 12 overs to complete the match in 642 deliveries, which was scheduled to conclude on Sunday evening.
It is the shortest Test victory in terms of deliveries bowled, with 14 being removed from a record held since 1932 when Australia defeated South Africa in Melbourne.
An average of one wicket was lost every 20 balls throughout the slightly over four sessions. The Proteas, who emerged victorious in a fiercely contested inaugural Test in Centurion, were dismissed for 55 on the first morning and could only climb to 176 with the assistance of Aiden Markram’s solo effort of 106 runs off the back of the wicket; Dean Elgar, another South African opener, scored 12.
Markram’s 103 balls and 164 minutes at the crease were the most memorable in a fast-paced match. In 13.5 overs, Jasprit Bumrah took six for 61 with no additional opposition.
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India initiated their pursuit immediately following lunch. Despite suffering three wickets (Yashavi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli). They amassed 52 runs in boundaries and ensured an end to the match completed at an unprecedented rate.
Concerns are certain to surround the condition of the field. Also the match authorities must decide if the unusually short duration was caused by batting errors or a poor surface.
