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The first Test between India and South Africa began today, 14 November, at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat first.
However, the South African innings collapsed quickly. By the third session of Day 1, the team was bowled out for just 159 runs. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s attack brilliantly, taking five wickets. Aiden Markram scored the highest for South Africa with 31 runs.
India Trails by 122 Runs at Stumps: Score 37/1
At the end of Day 1, Team India scored 37/1 in their first innings and now trails South Africa by 122 runs.
KL Rahul is batting on 13 runs off 59 balls, while Washington Sundar is on 6 runs off 38 balls.
Earlier, India bowled out South Africa for 159. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the day with his five-wicket haul, breaking yet another record. India now appears to be in a strong position in the match.
South Africa Turns to Spin Early
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma quickly realized that the Eden Gardens pitch is likely to assist spinners.
By the 13th over of India’s innings, he introduced left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, who has Indian roots.
The big question: Can Maharaj trouble India on their own turning track?
Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls Early
India lost their first wicket in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Attempting a cut shot, he edged the ball onto his stumps.
Marco Jansen dismissed him for 12 runs.
India’s first wicket fell at 18 runs.
South Africa’s First-Innings Collapse
South Africa’s innings started well but fell apart quickly in the final session.
They were bowled out for 159 runs.
Wickets for India:
- Jasprit Bumrah – 5 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav – 2 wickets
- Mohammed Siraj – 2 wickets
- Axar Patel – 1 wicket
Aiden Markram’s 31 runs was the top score for South Africa.
Post-Tea Session: India Dominates
After the Tea break, play resumed with South Africa at 154/8.
Tristan Stubbs was batting on 15, and Simon Harmer was on 0.
South Africa was close to being bowled out.
The second session was completely dominated by India.
India picked up 5 wickets in that session alone:
- Siraj – 2 wickets
- Kuldeep – 1 wicket
- Bumrah – 1 wicket
- Axar – 1 wicket
South Africa reached 154/8 at Tea, with Stubbs unbeaten on 15.
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