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South Africa took three wickets in the first session on the second day of the first cricket test against India, leaving the hosts on 138-4 at Eden Gardens.
The second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati could see India reshuffle their XI, with Shubman Gill’s injury, a pace-friendly red-soil pitch, and strong bowling options in focus
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India's Jasprit Bumrah has picked up his 16th five-wicket haul to help skittle South Africa out for a paltry 159 on the opening day of the first cricket test.
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When India arrived in Guwahati for the second Test vs South Africa on November 22, they did not expect to be 1-0 down in the series. What is worse is that skipper Shubman Gill will miss the game due to a neck injury and Rishabh Pant shall lead in his place. Temba Bavuma’s men will look to inflict a whitewash.
KOLKATA, India -- South Africa beat India by 30 runs to win the first cricket test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Sunday. It was the Proteas’ first test win on Indian soil in 15 years, as the hosts collapsed to 93 all out in the second innings and failed to chase down the 124-run target at Eden Gardens.
After the ongoing Test Series gets over, India are all set to face South Africa in a three match ODI series beginning on November 30. This will be followed by a five-match T20I series beginning from December 9.
South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.