The first match of the Test series between India and South Africa was played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Team India lost this match by 30 runs. South Africa had set a target of 124 runs for Team India, but the Indian team could not achieve this target and was eventually all out for 93 runs. With this, the South African team created history by defending the lowest score on the Eden Gardens ground. Previously, the lowest score defended on this ground was 192 runs. This score was defended by India against England in 1992.
South Africa won the third day’s play
South Africa began the third day’s play at 93/7. South African captain Temba Bavuma scored a brilliant half-century in the second innings, but the rest of the team’s batsmen failed to make a significant impact. Bavuma top-scored for the team with 55 runs, while Corbin Bosch contributed 25 runs from 37 balls. Regarding Team India’s batting, Washington Sundar scored the most runs for the team in the second innings.
In the end, Axar Patel tried to lead the team to victory with some big shots, but he failed to do so. He was ultimately dismissed for 26 runs from 17 balls. Simon Harmer took the most wickets for South Africa in the second innings. The third day’s play was completely dominated by South Africa.
In the match, South Africa batted first and scored 159 runs in the first innings. In response, Team India was all out for 189 runs in the first innings, taking a 30-run lead. However, South Africa’s batsmen also performed poorly in the second innings, and the entire team was all out for 153 runs. Thus, based on the first innings lead, India was given a target of 124 runs.
South Africa won a Test match in India after 15 years
Speaking of South Africa, they have won a Test match on Indian soil after 15 years. The last time South Africa won a Test match in India was in Nagpur in 2010. South Africa won that match by an innings and 6 runs. MS Dhoni was the captain of Team India at the time. This time, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, Team India has suffered a home defeat against South Africa.
