Team India pace bowler Mohammed Siraj suffered an injury after a collision with South Africa batter Tristan Stubbs on Day 1 (Saturday, November 22) of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The right-arm pacer was down in pain, and the match was briefly interrupted in the second session.
India managed to strike twice on Day 1, taking a wicket just before Tea and another soon after the break. Jasprit Bumrah bowled Aiden Markram in the final over of the opening session, and Kuldeep Yadav removed Ryan Rickelton early in the second. However, Siraj hasn’t picked up any wickets so far in the innings.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj Injured After Collision With Tristan Stubbs
On the first ball of the 51st over in South Africa’s first innings, Tristan Stubbs pushed a length ball from Mohammed Siraj towards mid-on and ran for a quick single. Stubbs tried to avoid Siraj’s follow-through, but his bat accidentally struck Siraj on the left knee.
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Siraj limped a few steps before going down in visible pain. The physio rushed onto the field to treat him while Stubbs checked on the bowler and spoke briefly with the umpire. The game paused for a short time before Siraj received medical attention and recovered enough to continue.
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Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav Pick Up a Wicket Each
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opted to bat first after winning the toss. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton added only 12 runs in the opening five overs. India created an early chance when Markram edged Jasprit Bumrah, but KL Rahul dropped a straightforward catch at slip.
The pair settled in after the reprieve and added 82 runs before Bumrah returned for a short burst. He provided the breakthrough by dismissing Markram for 38 just moments before the tea break. South Africa reached the interval at 82/1.
India struck again immediately after play resumed. Kuldeep Yadav came into the attack and removed Rickelton for 35 in his very first over, giving India two wickets in four balls. However, South Africa rebuilt with another partnership.
At the time of writing, South Africa were 156/2 after 36 overs, with Temba Bavuma (36) and Tristan Stubbs (32) at the crease.
South Africa Shocked India by Clinching the First Test in Kolkata
South Africa shocked India by clinching the first Test in Kolkata. They secured a 30-run win and hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, India have suffered four losses in their last six Tests on home soil, including a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand last year.
In the series opener at Eden Gardens, Temba Bavuma’s men delivered a memorable performance, defending a target of 124 to seal a historic victory. India now aim to bounce back strongly in Guwahati and save the series.
Rishabh Pant has taken over the captaincy with Shubman Gill sidelined by a neck issue. India made two changes for the must-win Test in Guwahati. Sai Sudharsan replaced Gill, while Nitish Kumar Reddy came in for Axar Patel.
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