After India scored 245 in their first innings, the Proteas replied with 408. On Day 3, India lost 131 people.
India now needs to reflect after losing five straight Test matches in a SENA country.
We now unravel the five consecutive losses.
Why is this story important?
The acronym SENA stands for South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.
Because of the velocity and bounce of the pitches in these countries, Asian players frequently find it difficult to function.
In recent SENA Tests, India’s hitters have largely disappointed.
Their fast bowlers have also had difficulty initiating play. India’s deficit in the two-match series is at 0-1 following the loss in Centurion.
India’s humiliating loss in Centurion India was batting at a mere 24/3.
India passed 200 thanks to KL Rahul’s ton (245). Rabada Kagiso claimed five wickets.
SA was hit early as well, but David Bedingham and Dean Elgar (185) kept the ship afloat. They passed 400 thanks to Marco Jansen.
On Day 3, India was knocked out in just 34.1 overs. Virat Kohli’s seventy-six was in vain.
How was the outcome of the WTC final?
India’s previous Test match in a Southeast Asian country was the Kennington final of the ICC World Test Championship versus Australia.
With the help of Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (121), Australia reached 469 in the first innings. Mohamed Siraj made a four-fold move.
Ajinkya Rahane (89) helped India score 296.
With Australia’s declaration on 270/8, India had a target of 444 runs.
India lost by 209 runs in that match.
In the Birmingham Test, England defeated India.
In July 2022, England defeated India in the rescheduled fifth Test after needing to chase down 378 runs.
After England made the decision to bowl, India scored 416 runs in the first innings.
Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant pounded lots.
Following a 106 from Jonny Bairstow, England managed 284/10.
After that, India lost for 245 before England crossed the boundary with the aid of Joe Root and Bairstow (378/3).