Cricket is a sport that is loved and followed by millions of people around the world. Here are five unique cricket scores held by the cricketing nations:

South Africa – 55 all out against India in Cape Town in 2023/24

South Africa’s recent match against India in Cape Town saw them being bowled out for just 55 runs, the lowest total by any side against India in Test cricket. The Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj, delivered a sensational performance, leaving the South African batting lineup in tatters.

New Zealand – 62 all out against India in Mumbai in 2021/22

New Zealand’s match against India in Mumbai in 2021/22 saw them bowled out for just 62 runs, the second-lowest total by any side against India in Test cricket. The Indian bowlers, led by Axar Patel, delivered a remarkable performance, leaving the New Zealand batting lineup in disarray.

South Africa – 79 all out against India in Nagpur in 2015/16

South Africa’s match against India in Nagpur in 2015/16 saw them being bowled out for just 79 runs, the third-lowest total by any side against India in Test cricket. The Indian bowlers, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, delivered a masterful performance, leaving the South African batting lineup struggling to contend with their relentless attack.

England – 81 all out against India in Ahmedabad in 2020/21

England’s match against India in Ahmedabad in 2020/21 saw them being bowled out for just 81 runs, the fourth-lowest total by any side against India in Test cricket. The Indian bowlers, led by Axar Patel, delivered a remarkable performance, leaving the English batting lineup in disarray.

Sri Lanka – 82 all out against India in Chandigarh in 1990/91

Sri Lanka’s match against India in Chandigarh in 1990/91 saw them being bowled out for just 82 runs, the fifth-lowest total by any side against India in Test cricket. The Indian bowlers, led by Kapil Dev, delivered a masterful performance, leaving the Sri Lankan batting lineup struggling to contend with their relentless attack.

When Rohit Sharma’s team plays the Proteas in a two-game Test series that starts on December 26 (Boxing Day) at Centurion, India will aim to win their first Test series ever in South Africa. Captain Rohit, old hitter Virat Kohli, and fast baller Jasprit Bumrah will all be experiencing their first test match after the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final was lost.
Since 1992–1993, India has gone to the rainbow country but they haven’t won a Test series. In 2010–11, the team almost won three games Test series But in the last game, they only managed a draw.

India beat South Africa in 17 of the 32 test matches. But they could not win against them in other 16 games, making a total of 17-15 for India when playing with their rival team from South Africa. Sachin Tendulkar made the most runs against South Africa’s cricket team, and Anil Kumble got the highest number of wickets from those players. In India vs South Africa, Virat Kohli has scored the most runs among players that are still active. Ashwin has got the most wickets in this match between countries too!

1st Test: From December 26 to 30, at Centurion’s SuperSport Park Stadium. The time is set for lunchtime (1:30 pm Indian Standard Time).

2nd Test: January 3–7, 2024, at 2 PM IST in Newlands, Cape Town.

Test players for India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and others are on his team. They want to win the game badly. Their players showed their skills and sportsmanship during games against others from a different place too! Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, and Jasprit Bumrah (vc),. Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, and Kyle Verreynne.