Bavuma's resilient half-century, spinner Simon Harmer's eight-for and the absence of skipper Shubman Gill due to injury led to India's 31-run loss to Proteas, giving the visitors a 1-0 hand in the series. Besides this fifty, another important contribution by Bavuma was a fine catch to remove
India registered their fourth Test loss at home in a year, losing their first Test at Eden Gardens in 13 years. They failed to chase down the 124 runs set by the Proteas and missed out by 31 runs. A fine performance by spinner Harmer, who took eight wickets, a gutsy fifty by skipper Temba Ba
South Africa is now 1-0 up in the two-match series. This is India's first defeat at Eden Gardens since December 2012 in England. India continues to set new lows under Gambhir's coaching, as after a whitewash series loss to New Zealand last year, their first in 12 years, they have now lost th
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 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.
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.
The right-handed opener reached the milestone during his side's first Test against South Africa at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. He scored 39 in 119 balls, with four boundaries and a six, failing to convert his start into something big.
South African bowlers struck at regular intervals, while skipper Shubman Gill walked back, retired hurt due to neck pain, as India ended the first session of day two of the Kolkata Test with 22 runs still left to take the first innings lead.
India ripped off South Africa for just 159 in their first innings on Day 1 of the first Test at the Edens Garden on Friday. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show with his five-wicket haul as India dominated South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test in Kolkata.