South Africa vs India 2nd Test went underway on Wednesday with the Proteas winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa who are leading the series 1-0, could not start their innings on a good note as Team India speedster Mohammed Siraj got a five-wicket haul in the first hour of the match. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Markram, Elgar, Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham and more. While Siraj kept on breathing fire on the pitch, Team India batter Virat Kohli stole the limelight when he gave Keshav Maharaj a spiritual welcome onto the pitch.
Yes! you heard it right. As soon as Keshav Maharaj was on his way to bat, DJ played Raam Siya Raam song. Listening to this, Virat Kohli gestured about Lord Ram's bow and arrow and welcomed Keshav Maharaj with folded hands. Notably, another Team India player started to sing Ram Siya Ram when Keshav Maharaj came out to bat. Notably, during the India vs South Africa ODI series, KL Rahul had pointed out that when Keshav Maharaj comes out to bat for South Africa, the DJ played Raam Siya Raam song.
Coming to the South Africa vs India second Test, the Proteas are 48-8 with Mohammed Siraj taking 6 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar have shared 1 wicket each. Kyle Verreynne is the highest run scorer with 15 runs (while writing). Notably, Rohit Sharma & Co is looking to level the two matches Test series 1-1.
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