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Ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah turned a rare four-spinner gamble into his personal stage, delivering a mesmerising exhibition of seam, swing and control as India bowled out South Africa for a paltry 159 on the first day of the opening Test, Friday.

On a surface scrutinised for its dryness, prompting India to field four spinners for the first time since 2012, it was India’s pace star who dominated, returning impressive figures of 14-2-27-5, his 16th five-wicket haul in 96 innings.

Bumrah showcased his mastery in just over two sessions as South Africa collapsed from a strong 57 for no loss in 10 overs to losing all 10 wickets for just 102 runs in the next 45 overs, with their innings lasting only four hours and 13 minutes after choosing to bat.

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