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In the ongoing 2nd Test match between South Africa and India at Cape Town, South Africa got bundled out for just 55 runs inside the first session itself as Siraj ended up picking a six-wicket haul (6/15).
Here, in this article, we will have a look at the South Africa team's lowest total in Test cricket and more.
The lowest total for South Africa in Test cricket:
- 30 vs ENG in Gqeberha,1896
- 30 vs ENG in Birmingham, 1924
- 35 vs ENG in Cape Town, 1899
- 36 vs AUS in Melbourne, 1932
- 43 vs ENG in Cape Town, 1889
- 45 vs AUS in Melbourne, 1932
- 47 vs ENG in Cape Town, 1889
- 55 vs IND in Cape Town, 2024
This has been South Africa's lowest total in Test cricket on their home soil since 1900.
Lowest 1st innings Test total at Cape Town:
- New Zealand - 45 vs South Africa in 2013
- Zimbabwe - 54 vs South Africa in 2005
- South Africa - 55 vs India in 2024
This is South Africa's lowest 1st innings total at Cape Town.
Note: South Africa got bundled out for 47 runs against England in 1889 at Cape Town while batting second.
Lowest total for SA vs IND in Test cricket:
- 55 in Cape Town, 2024
- 79 in Nagpur, 2015
- 84 in Johannesburg, 2006
The lowest total for any team against India in Test cricket:
- SA - 55 in Cape Town, 2024
- NZ - 62 in Mumbai-WS, 2021
- SA - 79 in Nagpur, 2015
South Africa have recorded the lowest-ever total against India in Test cricket history.
