In a stunning comeback, the India Cricket Team roared back to level the Test series 1-1 against South Africa after a demoralizing defeat in the Boxing Day Test. The second Test, India vs South Africa witnessed India's dominance as they clinched victory by 7 wickets in the shortest Test match ever played.

Mohammed Siraj emerged as the hero in the first innings, wreaking havoc on the Proteas batters by taking six wickets, limiting them to a mere 55 runs. Despite a strong start, India stumbled in their first innings, losing 6 wickets in just 11 balls after Lungi Ngidi triggered a batting collapse. Post-Tea on Day 1, Proteas faced a resilient Indian bowling attack, with Mukesh Kumar and Bumrah taking three wickets.

While the South Africa's batters struggled, opener Aiden Markram displayed remarkable resilience, scoring a sensational century. However, his efforts were in vain as the Proteas set a target of only 79 runs for India.

In the second innings, Jasprit Bumrah took center stage, breaking the Proteas' backbone with a six-wicket haul. Prasidh Krishna and Siraj contributed with a wicket each, leading to the Proteas posting 176 runs.

Facing a modest target, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Yashavi Jaiswal showcased their prowess, with Jaiswal providing a quick start. Despite the departures of Gill and Kohli, Iyer's impressive performance, marked by a crucial four, secured India's victory. This triumph marked India's seventh attempt to breach the fortress of Newlands, leveling the series 1-1.

This historic Test match made cricket history as the shortest ever played, with a result achieved in only 642 balls. Surpassing the 1932 record of 656 balls, set when Australia defeated South Africa, the IND vs SA 2nd Test showcased India's resilience and determination.