The first day of the second Test between India and South Africa was a rollercoaster ride. On the opening day at the Newlands, both teams's batting lineups fell like a pack of cards.
Batting first, South Africa were bundled out for a meager 55 runs, well inside the first session of the Test match. Mohammad Siraj registered a six-wicket haul, while both Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar bagged two wickets each.
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Trailing by 56 runs, Indian batsmen made a mockery of their own after coming out to bat in the second innings. The Indians were well ahead in the game at one point but the visitors then lost six wickets without scoring a single run off their blades. They were dismissed for 153, with a lead of 98 runs in their favour.
At Stumps on Day 1 at the Newlands Stadium, South Africa were 62-3, trailing by 36 runs.
How many times have 20+ wickets fallen on Day 1 in Tests?
There have been 12 instances when at least 20 wickets have fallen on the opening day of any Test match. The most recent one is the second Test between India and South Africa at Cape Town.
| Rank | Match | Date | Wickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia vs England | January 01, 1902 | 25 | Melbourne |
| 2 | South Africa vs India | January 03, 2024 | 23 | Cape Town |
| 3 | England vs Australia | August 11, 1890 | 22 | The Oval |
| 4 | Australia vs West Indies | December 22, 1951 | 22 | Adelaide |
| 5 | South Africa vs England | February 13, 1896 | 21 | Gqeberha |
| 6 | England vs Australia | August 18, 1882 | 20 | The Oval |
| 7 | South Africa vs England | March 12, 1889 | 20 | Gqeberha |
| 8 | Australia vs England | December 29, 1894 | 20 | Melbourne |
| 9 | England vs South Africa | July 29, 1907 | 20 | Leeds |
| 10 | England vs Australia | July 26, 1909 | 20 | Manchester |
| 11 | England vs South Africa | August 12, 1912 | 20 | The Oval |
| 12 | Australia vs South Africa | February 12, 1932 | 20 | Melbourne |
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