South Africa secured their first Test victory in India after 15 years, defeating the hosts by 30 runs at Eden Gardens to take a 1-0 series lead. The Proteas bowled India out for 93 while defending 124, with off-spinner Simon Harmer claiming four wickets for 21 runs. Captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55 helped South Africa reach 153 in their second innings after they were dismissed for 159 on the opening session.
India struggled without injured opener Shubman Gill, who required hospitalization for neck surgery. Marco Jansen removed both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul early before Harmer dismantled the middle order. Washington Sundar top-scored with 31, while Axar Patel contributed 26 before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him and Mohammed Siraj on consecutive deliveries.
The visitors had recovered from a poor start to post a competitive second-innings total, with Corbin Bosch adding 25 runs alongside Bavuma. Ravindra Jadeja finished with four wickets in the second innings, but India's batting collapse sealed their fate.
India struggled without injured opener Shubman Gill, who required hospitalization for neck surgery. Marco Jansen removed both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul early before Harmer dismantled the middle order. Washington Sundar top-scored with 31, while Axar Patel contributed 26 before Keshav Maharaj dismissed him and Mohammed Siraj on consecutive deliveries.
The visitors had recovered from a poor start to post a competitive second-innings total, with Corbin Bosch adding 25 runs alongside Bavuma. Ravindra Jadeja finished with four wickets in the second innings, but India's batting collapse sealed their fate.
