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Decoding Siraj's Tests outside Asia

By Gaurav Tripathi

1

Siraj's career-best six-fer

Mohammed Siraj's career-best six-wicket haul demolished South Africa's batting line-up in the second Test in Cape Town. 

2

Lethal away performances

Known for his new-ball prowess, Siraj has been lethal in Tests outside Asia, with all three of his five-wicket hauls coming in away matches. 

3

6/15 in just nine overs

He was just unplayable with the new ball as he dismissed six of SA's top-seven batters. His 6/15 in just nine overs meant SA were folded for 55. 

4

Impressive global record

With 54 of his 67 Test wickets coming outside Asia, Siraj has impressive records in Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies. 

5

South Africa's lowest total 

South Africa's 55 is now their lowest total versus India in Tests. This is also their lowest Test score since their readmission in 1991. 

6

Another unwanted record for SA 

Before this, their previous worst total was 79/10 in Nagpur, in 2015. For the third time, SA have been folded for below 100 versus India. 

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