'Special day, special match': Bumrah after India's win in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: India emerged victorious against South Africa with a resounding seven-wicket win in the second Test at the very ground where pace sensation

Jasprit Bumrah

made his

Test debut

.
Bumrah's spectacular six-wicket haul in the second innings played a pivotal role in wrapping up the match in just one and half days, with South Africa setting a target of 79 runs.

Expressing his joy on Instagram, Bumrah captioned a post, "Special day, special match," encapsulating the significance of the win for him personally.

The pacer was rightfully crowned as India's '

Player of the Series

,' amassing 12 wickets across two matches, including a stellar performance in the second Test with figures of 6/61.

Bumrah's impactful contributions extended to the first Test at Centurion, where he claimed a four-wicket haul, securing his position as the leading wicket-taker in the series.
In the post-match presentation, Bumrah shared his sentiments about the ground, stating, "This ground will always hold a special place in my heart. It was always a dream to play Test cricket, and the journey started here, with fond memories of my first game. Very happy that it went well today as well."

Reflecting on India's strategy, Bumrah emphasized the importance of consistent bowling, especially in foreign conditions. "Our team is also going through a transition. A lot of the bowlers have been changed, but the message is still the same, you have to keep fighting. It is not easy playing in South Africa, different conditions, the crowd are also something."
He expressed surprise at the rapid conclusion of the match, stating, "I did not expect the game to go this fast, I have never played a shorter Test match in my life."

(With inputs from ANI)