Jasprit Bumrah and Temba Bavuma at Eden Garden Kolkata. Photo by Bibhash Lodh/BS News Agency.
Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency Kolkata: India vs South Africa Highlights (Indian cricket team vs South African cricket team scorecard): South Africa have sealed a famous 30-run win in Kolkata, their first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years.
Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency Kolkata: India vs South Africa Highlights (Indian cricket team vs South African cricket team scorecard): South Africa have sealed a famous 30-run win in Kolkata, their first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years.
Keshav Maharaj finished the job with two wickets in two balls, dismissing Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj to end India’s chase of 124.
Simon Harmer at Eden Gardens Kolkata. Photo by Bibhash Lodh/BS News Agency.
India vs South Africa Highlights: Proteas secure first Test win in India in 15 years, go 1-0 up in series
India vs South Africa Highlights (Indian cricket team vs South African cricket team scorecard): South Africa have sealed a famous 30-run win in Kolkata, their first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years. Keshav Maharaj finished the job with two wickets in two balls, dismissing Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj to end India’s chase of 124.
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India vs South Africa Highlights: Proteas secure first Test win in India in 15 years, go 1-0 up in series
South Africa are on top against India in Kolkata as they have reduced the hosts to 38/4 in chase of 124. Image: AFP
South Africa have sealed a historic 30-run win in Kolkata, beating India at home for the first time in 15 years. Axar Patel’s late counterattack and Washington Sundar's patient knock weren’t enough as the Proteas wrapped up the chase in 35 overs. India were bowled out for 93 runs after a dramatic collapse, handing SA a famous victory. This after Temba Bavuma and South Africa's tail added some crucial runs in the morning of Day 3. Shubman Gill didn't come to bat after being ruled out with a neck injury. The second Test starts Saturday, November 22 in Guwahati.
South Africa created history at Eden Gardens by beating India by 30 runs in the first Test, their first win on Indian soil in 15 years. It was a remarkable comeback from the visitors, especially because they were bowled out for just 159 after choosing to bat first on Day 1 and were 30 runs behind when India came out to chase in the final innings.
However, their bowlers, led by spinners Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, produced a brilliant performance to defend a small target of 124 in the fourth innings. This is India’s fourth defeat in the last six Test matches at home. Their decision to field a rank turner backfired yet again. India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the decision to go for a turning wicket in Kolkata.