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South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma drinks water during a break on the third day of the first cricket test match between India and South Africa in Kolkata, India, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP) South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series on Sunday, their first win in the…
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj and teammates celebrate (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India suffered a stunning defeat in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, bowled out for just 93 while chasing a modest target of 124. The 30-run loss marked South Africa’s first Test win in India in 15 years and highlighted how tricky…
South Africa vs India in Kolkata (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Simon Harmer‘s exceptional bowling performance, with eight wickets in the match, guided South Africa to a dramatic 30-run victory over India in the first Test, completed within three days.India faced a challenging target of 124 runs but managed only 93 runs. The team was notably missing…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav celebrates taking the wicket of Ryan Rickelton (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata :Ryan Rickelton desperately tried to put his bat in front of his pad to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery that kept dangerously low, hitting him in the shins. A vociferous appeal followed in just the third over of South Africa’s second innings….
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill will not participate in the ongoing Test match at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury, as confirmed by BCCI on Sunday.The incident occurred during the second day of the first Test against South Africa when Gill attempted a slog sweep against Simon…
Morne Morkel admitted the team did not anticipate such rapid wear and tear. (Getty Imges) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team was “surprised” by how quickly the Eden Gardens pitch “deteriorated” after a dramatic second day that saw 15 wickets fall and the opening Test tilt strongly in India’s favour.Resuming…
Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers on Day 2 as he registered 4/29 in 13 overs. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Ravindra Jadeja delivered a decisive spell on a difficult Eden Gardens surface, leaving South Africa struggling at 93/7 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test. With the visitors ahead…
Jasprit Bumrah’s fifer, coupled with a dominant display from India bowlers helped the hosts bundle out South Africa for 159 on Day 1 (Images via AP, PTI) Jasprit Bumrah delivered a decisive spell to put India ahead on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, where the visitors were…
Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant face online backlash Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant‘s conversation regarding South Africa captain Temba Bavuma‘s LBW decision has gained viral attention on social media during Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens.India’s pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role on the opening day, dismissing both opening batsmen Aiden…
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was at his devastating best on Friday, producing a sensational spell of 5 for 27 to bowl out South Africa for just 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens. On a two-paced surface offering variable bounce, South Africa looked set…
