After his match-winning cameo for Proteas in the second ODI at Raipur against India, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch admitted that dew played a factor in Proteas chasing down the massive target of 359 runs and said that there is belief in the team that they can chase anything.
India batter Sai Sudharsan said he has no issues with the unusual tea-before-lunch schedule for the upcoming Guwahati Test against South Africa. With the match starting 30 minutes early due to the region's early sunrise and sunset, he said the change feels new but enjoyable and something pla
This happened for the first time in 66 years. In Test cricket, there are only 12 instances where neither team managed to touch the total of 200 in either of their innings while being bowled on each occasion.
Team India succumbed to their first Test loss at Eden Gardens in 13 years as South Africa defeated them by 31 runs, with the hosts failing to chase down 124 runs. While the brilliant show by spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj and a gritty half-century by skipper Temba Bavuma made a diff
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 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.
After ripping off the Proteas for just 159, Team India finished the first day of the match at 37/1 after 20 overs, trailing by 122 runs, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar at the crease.
The first Test between India and South Africa will take place at Eden Gardens from Friday onwards. While India is coming into the series with a 2-0 sweep against West Indies at home, South Africa is heading to Indian shores after a 1-1 draw against Pakistan, where their trio of spinners,
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj acknowledged the difficulty of touring India, calling it "probably the toughest tour" on the Proteas calendar. He also stated that the team is determined to overcome the challenge and clinch a rare series win on Indian soil.