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In the second test at Newlands, India successfully chased a modest target of 79 to secure a seven-wicket victory over hosts South Africa. This win allowed India to level the two-match series at 1-1, concluding an extraordinary game that ended within five sessions.
India’s seamer, Jasprit Bumrah, delivered a remarkable performance, claiming figures of 6-61 to dismiss South Africa for 176 in their second innings right before lunch on the second day. Following this, India came out aggressively, swiftly achieving victory within 12 overs as they reached 80 for three
The Newlands pitch is set to undergo significant scrutiny after the match concluded in 642 balls, marking the shortest-ever Test with a definitive result. This record surpasses Australia’s 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.
