Watch: Amit Mishra castles AB de Villiers stumps with a magical delivery

Watch: Amit Mishra castles AB de Villiers stumps with a magical delivery: The day 2 of the first Test match witnessed a classic dismissal, as Amit Mishra beat AB de Villiers’ bat with a classic leg spin, that went on to crack the timber. AB de Villiers scored a vital 63 from 83 balls.

Mishra bowled a quicker one, as AB was slow to come forward. The ball spun to hit the off stump, as AB had no clue about the turn. He misjudged the pace as Mishra usually bowls slower through the air.

The innings was constructed with 6 boundaries. South Africa lost their ninth batsman in the face of AB de Villiers, as India gripped it tight.

Amit Mishra ended with figures of 2 wickets for 35 runs in his 12 overs, along with 3 maidens.

South Africa were bowled out for 184, handing a slender 17 runs lead to the hosts.

Apart from AB de Villiers, Mishra trapped Harmer leg before wicket.

Amit Mishra has been phenomenal in this year of 2015. In 4 matches, he has picked up 17 wickets at an average of 15.29 and a strike rate of 32.11. He has carried an economy of 2.85 this year in Tests.

Watch: Amit Mishra castles AB de Villiers stumps with a magical delivery: 

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