Twitter reactions to India rolling South Africa for 55 all out

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India responded to their heavy defeat in the first Test in the best possible fashion, rolling South Africa for just 55 in the first session of the second match at Newlands in Cape Town. Mohammed Siraj was at his absolute best, producing one of his famous spells to finish with 6/15 off nine overs, with the Proteas batsmen having no answers against quality fast bowling on a challenging pitch.

Siraj partnered with Jasprit Bumrah (2/25) to deliver a devastating opening burst. South Africa were four down by the tenth over with just 15 on the board before David Bedingham and Kyle Verryenne attempted a reguard action. But, after Bedingham was out to rip-snorter of a delivery, the remainder of the session was simply a formality at Mukesh Kumar (2/0) also got in on the act amid wonderful slips catching by India.

That being said, some of the strokeplay would have disappointed the South African team, coaching staff and supporters. Numerous players were loose outside the off stump, most notably Dean Elgar and Kyle Verryenne, as the Proteas weren’t winning to let enough balls go. In the end, incredibly, they were out for 55 after choosing to bat.

Reactions to South Africa getting bowled out for just 55 at Newlands

Of course, fans were all over it on social media. Supporters took to Twitter to both analyse the situation as well as share some humorous takes. “No idea what Rohit told to his men in the dressing room, but this has been one hell of a performance from India,” one fan tweeted. “After being absolutely hammered in Centurion, the visitors have shown why they are the best Test team in the world.”

The great Sachin Tendulkar was thrilled, tweeting “Siraj weaving magic at Newlands! Impeccable length and a spellbinding display of seam bowling!” Here are some of the reactions to an utterly dominant first session by India, led by Siraj.

No idea what Rohit told to his men in the dressing room, but this has been one hell of a performance from India. After being absolutely hammered in Centurion, the visitors have shown why they are the best Test team in the world.

“We will come back strong” Rohit had said.

And…

— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) January 3, 2024

When Elgar said “This is my world cup” we should’ve known what was coming…. #SAvIND

— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) January 3, 2024

How good was India’s slip catching today? Have never seen them so good.

— Harshit Anand (@imHarshitAnand) January 3, 2024

When are we going to have an honest chat about Aiden Markram? 💀

— 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Sabeeha Majid 🏏 (@SabeehaMajid) January 3, 2024

To say this performance from the Indian bowling unit is unexpected after the last 5 Tests in SENA is understating this effort. This has been a sensational bowling effort, completely worthy of going down in history books!

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) January 3, 2024

Seems like Siraj has just bowled his best ever new ball spell in tests which we have seen in ODI’s a few times.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) January 3, 2024

Outstanding display of seam bowling. Length, accuracy, movement everything just perfect. Well bowled Siraj 🙌🏽 To bowl the opposition out in first session when they’ve elected to bat first is crazy 🤯 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/MEOuRe93eP

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 3, 2024

A breathtaking Siraj burst and the opposition rolled over for a score in the 50s is becoming common phenom.

India would have dreamt of better days than what they endured in Centurion. In their wildest imaginations though I wonder if they’d have envisioned this #SAvIND

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) January 3, 2024

The cricket Gods have spoken. Never disrespect the greatest format ever again. #SAvIND

— Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 3, 2024

South Africa bowled out for 5⃣5⃣ in the first session of the Test

India’s bowling and catching has been exemplary!! South Africa have been woeful#SAvIND

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 3, 2024

Disappointing by South Africa.

Wholesale changes are needed for the tour of New Zealand.#SAvIND #INDvsSA

— Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) January 3, 2024

Incredible show from bowlers led by Siraj ….55 all out SA…innings win is on..1-1
Rohit Sharma second Indian captain after Dhoni not to lose a Test series in South Africa
Leader, legend @ImRo45

— JSK (@imjsk27) January 3, 2024

South Africa has been bowled out for 55, the nation’s lowest score in Tests since 1932.#SAvIND

— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) January 3, 2024

What a disaster of a morning for South Africa.

Lowest total since readmission, and lowest score winning the toss and batting first in their history.

Bowled out by lunch.

Awful. #SAvIND #cricket

— Firdose Moonda (@FirdoseM) January 3, 2024

How apt! A leader who knows his bowler inside out.

Virat just gestured what could be a way to get Jansen out, not something out of the blue but it works very next ball, nothing more sweeter than that.

Siraj has been sensational! #SAvIND

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 3, 2024

Siraj our Stuart Broad in terms of getting wickets in clusters?#SAvIND

— Arindam Saha (@arindam_dr89) January 3, 2024

South Africa now have to produce a performance out of this world to come back from such a terrible position. Should India go on and win – which they should – they will leave the country with a drawn Test series, drawn T20I series, and ODI series win.