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South Africa’s arrival in India could have been a little better had their middle order sustained more than two sessions. Despite a decent start given by the openers – Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram — the promising start after the first hour was squandered. The Proteas batting unit failed to fire, registering just 159 in 55 overs – their second-lowest first-innings score against India.

Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, and Kyle Verreynne all fell in similar fashion shortly after getting set. The collapse began immediately after lunch, triggered by the combined pressure of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Sensing the emergence of reverse swing, Mohammed Siraj struck twice in a single over, trapping Verreynne lbw and bowling Marco Jansen.

Axar maintained the pressure,

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