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Bumrah's Fiery Spell Shatters South Africa's Batting Order
16 Nov
Summary
- Jasprit Bumrah's 5-wicket haul demolishes South Africa
- Inconsistent bounce unsettles South African batters
- Absence of Kagiso Rabada felt as Bumrah shines
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.
Despite the bright start, South Africa collapsed to 159 all out, a testament to Bumrah's relentless and sensational bowling display on the opening day of the first Test.
