Indian batters' frailties against high quality spin in challenging home conditions were exposed yet again as South Africa outplayed their fancied counterparts by 30 runs in the opening Test in Kolkata on Sunday for their first success in India after 15 years. Chasing 124, India never showed the composure or method that Temba Bavuma had demonstrated earlier in the day to be bowled out for 93 in 35 overs. Hospitalised due to a neck injury, Shubman Gill was not available to bat on day three.
South Africa win the 1st Test by 30 runs.#TeamIndia will look to bounce back in the 2nd Test.
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 16, 2025
Scorecard https://t.co/okTBo3qxVH #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/21LHhUG5Rz
On an under prepared pitch expected to favour Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, it was off-spinner Simon Harmer's match haul of eight wickets that made the difference. The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26.
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