Cricket-Siraj went back to basics for career-best 6-15 at Newlands

Cricket - Second Test - South Africa v India - Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa - January 3, 2024 India's Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Kyle Verreynne, caught out by Shubman Gill REUTERS/Esa Alexander

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Seamer Mohammed Siraj stuck to the basics as he recorded career-best figures of 6-15 to give India the advantage after a record-breaking first day of the second and final test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

Siraj was sublime in the morning session as India skittled their hosts for 55 on a day when 23 wickets fell and South Africa still trail their hosts by 36 runs with seven second-innings wickets remaining.