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The second test match played between India and South Africa at Cape Town was the shortest test match in history of test cricket. It ended in just 107 overs, barely few more than a full ODI match.                                         In the press conference following the match, Rohit Sharma blasted at ICC who rated the Ahmedabad pitch of world cup final match unsatisfactory. Notably, Travis head scored a century in that match while Australia comfortably chased down the target of 240 runs in that match. Rohit Sharma’s reaction suggested that he was unhappy with the pitch rating policy adopted by ICC and he suggested that ICC should be more even while rating pitches in India and those outside the subcontinent. His reactions also suggested that the Cape Town pitch was a nightmare for batsman as suggested by 23 wickets falling on day 1 of the match, while 10 more fell in...

The second test match between India and South Africa was played in Cape Town from 3rd Jan 2024 to 4th Jan 2024. Yes, you read it correctly, it took only 2 days (4 and a half sessions to be more precise) for the test match to complete. The match was completed within 107 overs, the shortest test match in the history of the game. India beat South Africa by 7 wickets, thus levelling the two match series 1–1. This was also a farewell match for Dean Elgar who had earlier announced his retirement from test cricket after the conclusion of the series. Rohit Sharma presenting signed jersey to Dean Elgar As It Happened : South Africa won the toss and chose to bat on day 1 of the match. But first innings was all about Mohammad Siraj who was on fire. He swung the ball beautifully and caused all sorts of trouble to the batsman. He finished with figures of 6/15 in the innings and South Africa were bowled out for just 55 in the first innings before lunch, with 2 wickets a piece going to Jasprit Bumrah...