During the initial day of the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday, South Africa set a record for their lowest-ever team total against India in Test matches, getting bowled out for 55 in 23.2 overs. The previous lowest total against India was New Zealand’s 62 all out at Wankhede Stadium in December 2021.
Notable Lowest Totals Against India in Tests:
- 55: South Africa (Cape Town, 2023)
- 62: New Zealand (Wankhede; 2021)
- 79: South Africa (Nagpur; 2015)
- 81: England (Ahmedabad; 2021)
- 82: Sri Lanka (Chandigarh; 1990)
Mohammed Siraj spearheaded the attack, claiming an impressive 6/15 to mark his best bowling performance in a Test innings. Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar contributed with two wickets each. The batting debacle led to South Africa posting its eighth lowest Test score.
South Africa’s Lowest Test Totals:
- 30: vs England (Gqeberha, 1896)
- 30: vs England (Birmingham, 1924)
- 35: vs England (Cape Town; 1899)
- 36: vs Australia (Melbourne, 1932)
- 43: vs England (Cape Town, 1889)
- 45: vs Australia (Melbourne, 1932)
- 47: vs England (Cape Town, 1889)
- 55: vs India (Cape Town, 2024)
- 58: vs England (Lord’s, 1912)
- 72: vs England (Johannesburg, 1956)
