In a truly extraordinary turn of events during the second Test clash between India and South Africa, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a momentous chapter unfold as India made history by becoming the first team to lose six wickets without adding a single run to their score. Former coach Ravi Shastri’s commentary provided a humorous take on this surreal sporting spectacle.
The match’s drama began with a staggering 23 wickets falling on the opening day. Initially, India showcased their bowling prowess by bundling out South Africa for a mere 55 runs. However, the script took an unexpected turn when India, standing at a steady 153/4 in the second session, experienced a startling and historic batting collapse.
The collapse commenced with fast bowler Lungi Ngidi’s remarkable three-wicket haul, setting the stage for a sequence of events that saw Kagiso Rabada dismissing Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj getting run out, and Prasidh Krishna edging one to slips. In a mere 11 balls, India lost an astonishing six wickets, all without adding a single run, leaving the cricketing world in disbelief.
Ravi Shastri, present in the commentary box, encapsulated the gravity of the situation with his signature humor. “Yes, 153/4, 153 all out. If someone went around the corner for a dump and has come back, India has been bowled out for 153!” Shastri exclaimed, eliciting laughter from those following the game.
The collapse set unwanted records for both teams, with India and South Africa’s first innings lasting the second fewest deliveries in 147 years of Test cricket. South Africa’s score of 55 constituted their lowest in nearly a century, while India’s six ducks equaled the joint most for any team in a single innings.
As Day 1 concluded, South Africa, still trailing, lost three more wickets in their second innings, remaining 36 runs away from forcing India to bat again. Social media platforms buzzed with responses to Shastri’s witty commentary, adding a touch of humor to a remarkable day in the annals of Test cricket.
