What impact did Jasprit Bumrah's bowling have on the South African batters?

Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell of 5 wickets for 27 runs completely dismantled the South African batting lineup, leading to their collapse from 57/0 to 159 all out.

How did the inconsistent bounce on the pitch affect the South African batters?

The erratic bounce on the pitch prevented the South African batters from ever feeling settled, even after getting starts, as they struggled to trust the surface.

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Bumrah's Fiery Spell Shatters South Africa's Batting Order

Q: How did the absence of Kagiso Rabada impact the South African team?

The absence of world-class pacer Kagiso Rabada, who was nursing a rib injury, was acutely felt by the South African team, especially after witnessing the damage done by another top seam bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Jasprit Bumrah's 5-wicket haul demolishes South Africa
Inconsistent bounce unsettles South African batters
Absence of Kagiso Rabada felt as Bumrah shines

Bumrah's Fiery Spell Shatters South Africa's Batting Order

On November 16, 2025, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass, taking 5 wickets for 27 runs to dismantle South Africa's batting lineup. The hosts had started brightly, reaching 57 for no loss, but Bumrah's spell ripped open their top order and exposed a pitch where the strokeplay became increasingly uncertain.

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince acknowledged that the erratic bounce prevented his batters from ever feeling settled, even after getting starts. "What can happen is that you don't trust the surface as much as you should after spending an hour at the crease," he said.

The absence of Kagiso Rabada, nursing a rib injury, was also acutely felt by the South African team, especially after witnessing Bumrah's masterclass. "KG is a world-class bowler, probably one of the top two or three seam bowlers in the world. And we've seen what damage one of the other best seam bowlers in the world can do to that on that surface," Prince added.