Watch: Virat Kohli masterminds Jansen’s dismissal with tactically flawless plan; Siraj executes perfectly in 2nd Test

Team India displays a phenomenal bowling performance during the opening season of Day 1 in the second and final Test series against South Africa. After choosing to bowl, India dismantled the South Africa batting lineup, dismissing them for 55 in Cape Town as the hosts registered their lowest total against India in Test history.

Mohammed Siraj was the chief tormentor, breaking the Proteas back with a brilliant bowling spell of 6/15. Siraj was the centre of attraction in the first innings as the Proteas, fresh from their dominant innings and 32-run over India, crumbled unexpectedly.

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Mohammed Siraj maintained relentless pressure on South African batters, leaving them no room to manoeuvre. He completed his five-wicket haul in just the 16th over of the innings, dismissing Marco Jansen with an incredible delivery.

The delivery exhibited accurate shape and length. A full ball slanted outside off, tempting Jansen forward to defend, only to curve away late, inducing an edge and resulting in a routine catch for Rahul.

Interestingly, replays after the wicket revealed Virat Kohli standing in slips and gesturing to Siraj on where to bowl to Jansen right before the delivery.

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Virat Kohli also pointed to Siraj at targeting Jansen’s outside edge, indicating that either KL Rahul or the slip fielders would catch the ball. Remarkably, the dismissal unfolded as planned by Kohli, showcasing not only India’s bowling strength but also the astute tactical acumen of the players on the field.

With Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional skill and execution of the plan, India signalled their intent to take charge after a dismal performance in the first Test, where both batters and bowlers failed in an inning.