IND vs SA test series draw 1-1: In an exhilarating showcase of cricket, the two-match Test series between India and South Africa concluded with a 1-1 draw. Following a defeat in the Centurion Test, India bounced back in the Cape Town Test, securing a victory by seven wickets.
As a result, Team India has now ascended to the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table.
IND vs SA test series draw 1-1: Mohammad Siraj received the Player of the Year award
IND vs SA test series draw 1-1: Mohammed Siraj outstanding bowling performance during the Cape Town Test earned him the Player of the Match award. He claimed six crucial wickets in the first inning and added another vital dismissal in the second innings. His formidable opening spell played a pivotal role in dismantling South Africa’s batting lineup in the first innings, leading to their collapse as they were bundled out for a mere 55 runs.
Two players received Man of the Series award
IND vs SA test series draw 1-1: The Player of the Series honor was jointly bestowed upon two remarkable performers: Dean Elgar, the seasoned batsman from South Africa,
and India’s rapid bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Elgar, in his final Test series, showcased his batting prowess by amassing a total of 201 runs across the series. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the top wicket-taker, claiming a total of 12 wickets across both matches.
In a poignant moment during the Cape Town Test’s second innings, Mukesh Kumar’s dismissal of Dean Elgar prompted an uncommon gesture from the Indian players, who refrained from celebrating.
Leading the team, Virat Kohli took the opportunity to acknowledge Elgar’s remarkable Test career, offering congratulations. Reflecting on the significance of the ground,
Bumrah expressed the sentimental value it holds for him, as it marks the starting point of his Test cricket journey, forever etched in his heart.
