The South Africa Cricket Team has registered an unwanted record. Mohammed Siraj has single handedly victimized the Proteas. With a score of , South Africa have now registered their 10th less than 100 score in Tests at the Newlands, Cape Town.
South Africa began the series on an emphatic note when they defeated India by an innings and 32 runs. But Rohit Sharma and Co didn’t take the loss lightly. Infact they they came out with all guns blazing as South Africa register their 4th lowest total in Cape Town.
In terms of India’s perspective, The Newlands, Cape Town is a fortress for the Proteas. India has never won a Test match in Cape Town. But Rohit Sharma and Co have already breached the walls of Cape Town.
A sensational bowling display by the visitors saw SA slumping down to just 55 runs in the first innings. While South Africa has registered all their lowest scores mainly against England, it is crucial for India to make a strong statement after this massive comeback.
South Africa’s Lowest Runs in Test Cricket in Cape Town
| Runs | Opposition | Date |
| 35 | England | 1 Apr 1899 |
| 43 | England | 25 Mar 1889 |
| 47 | England | 25 Mar 1889 |
| 55 | India | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 72 | England | 1 Jan 1957 |
| 83 | England | 19 Mar 1892 |
| 85 | Australia | 8 Nov 1902 |
| 96 | Australia | 9 Nov 2011 |
| 97 | England | 19 Mar 1892 |
| 99 | Australia | 31 Dec 1957 |
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