After India was skittled out for 189 in reply to Proteas' first innings total of 159, Proteas looked helpless against spin, particularly Ravindra Jadeja's turn and sunk to 93/7 with a lead of barely 63 runs, pretty much deciding the Test in favour of India by the day two end.
India Test captain Shubman Gill's participation in the remainder of the opening Test at Kolkata's Eden Gardens against South Africa is in doubt after he was hospitalised as a precautionary measure due to neck spasm, according to ESPNcricinfo.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel opened up on Shubman Gill's unexpected neck stiffness that forced the captain to retire hurt after scoring four runs on Day 2 of the Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens.
India all-rounder Axar Patel explained the emphasis of staying patient and not getting swayed by the thought of executing "magic balls" on a surface that comes into the assistance of spinners, just like Kolkata's Eden Gardens on the second day of the opening Test against South Africa.
Lucknow Super Giants have made a bold move to release their South African power-hitter, David Miller and pace spearhead Akash Deep before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, scheduled to be held on December 16.
South Africa ended Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens in deep trouble at 93/7, as India's spinners ripped through their batting line-up. Ravindra Jadeja was the star performer, finishing the day with four wickets and once again proving why he is almost unplayable in home conditions.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have done a swap trade ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, with left-handed batter Nitish Rana moving to DC and South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira joining RR.
At the end of the second session, SA was 18/1, with Aiden Markram (3*) unbeaten, trailing by 12 runs. India had gained a slender 30-run lead over SA, who had scored 159 in their first innings.
Jadeja achieved this milestone during the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, ending the first session at 11*, which was enough to take him to the milestone.
Star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant smashed his way to a record, overtaking Virender Sehwag as India's most prolific six-hitter in Tests! He achieved this feat on Day 2 of the India vs South Africa 1st Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, hitting 2 sixes off 24 deliveries.