Ravi Shastri’s commentary on India’s dramatic collapse to 153-all out during the Cape Town Test against South Africa has taken the internet by storm. The former coach and commentator delivered a memorable line in his trademark style.
“India was at 153 for 4, and then suddenly, they are all out for 153. If someone took a dump and returned, India are bowled out at 153,” he said.
The unexpected batting downfall unfolded in the final session on Day 1 of the Test match. India, initially at a somewhat stable 153 for 4, witnessed a shocking collapse, losing six wickets in just 11 balls without adding a single run to their total.
The collapse commenced when Lungi Ngidi dismissed KL Rahul for 9 in the 34th over, triggering a rapid sequence of dismissals. Ngidi continued to wreak havoc by taking the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah in the remaining five balls of the over. Kagiso Rabada joined the party in the following over, dismissing Virat Kohli for 46 and orchestrating Mohammed Siraj’s run-out. Rabada concluded India’s innings by dismissing Prasidh Krishna.
The collapse sharply contrasted with South Africa’s earlier dismissal for a mere 55 in their first innings. Mohammed Siraj played a crucial role in India’s outstanding bowling performance, securing a six-wicket haul, with support from Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar, who claimed two wickets each.
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