Jasprit Bumrah has once again proved to be Simon Harmer's nemesis, dismissing the South African spinner for the third consecutive time in the ongoing Test series. Harmer, known for his batting prowess in first-class cricket, has struggled against Bumrah's skillful bowling, falling cheaply in each encounter.
The Proteas, however, managed to post a respectable total, thanks to a magnificent century from Senuran Muthusamy and a rapid innings from Marco Jansen. Their resilience allowed them to bat deep into the third session of Day 2, surpassing 450 runs.
Proteas Aim for Series Lead
With a lead already in hand, South Africa are likely to approach their bowling innings with a different mindset compared to India. The pressure will be on the home side to avoid a clean sweep in the series.
Bumrah's Brilliance on Display
India struggled to take wickets on Day 2, with the first session proving fruitless. Ravindra Jadeja provided a breakthrough in the second session, and Mohammed Siraj dismissed Muthusamy in the final session.
Jasprit Bumrah was then brought back into the attack to face his familiar foe, Simon Harmer. Bumrah's mastery over Harmer has been a recurring theme throughout the series, with the Indian pacer dismissing him in various ways, including LBWs and clean bowls.
In a stunning display of skill, Bumrah pitched the ball on and around the off-stump, causing it to shape away from the bat and crash into the off-stump. This dismissal of Harmer has become a defining moment of the series.
The pressure mounts on India as South Africa look to capitalize on their lead and secure a series victory.