Top 5 Lowest Totals Recorded Against India in Test Cricket
South Africa registered their lowest ever total against India in the history of Test cricket.
Team India bowled South Africa out for 55 runs in the first innings—the lowest total South Africa has ever recorded against India in Test cricket. Mohammed Siraj was the chief architect of the damage done by the visitors, having picked up a six-wicket haul at Cape Town.
Before this, New Zealand’s 62 all out at the Wankhede Stadium in December 2021 was the lowest total recorded against India. As we continue, let’s take a look at the top 5 lowest totals registered against India in Test cricket:
Top 5 Lowest Team Scores Against India in Test Cricket
| Score | Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | South Africa | Cape Town | 2023 |
| 62 | New Zealand | Wankhede | 2021 |
| 79 | South Africa | Nagpur | 2015 |
| 81 | England | Ahmedabad | 2021 |
| 82 | Sri Lanka | Chandigarh | 1990 |
In addition to Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar also claimed two wickets each. On the South African side, only two out of their 10 batsmen managed to reach double digits.
