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Summary:

The first Test match of the series between India and South Africa is underway at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat. The first session saw South Africa reach 102/3. Jasprit Bumrah took 2 wickets and Kuldeep Yadav dismissed the South African captain Temba Bavuma.

News Article:

South Africa Bat First as Test Series Opens at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, India – The highly anticipated Test series between India and South Africa commenced today at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens stadium. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, but lost 3 wickets by the end of the first session.

South Africa’s score at the end of the first session was 102/3. Vian Mulder and Tony de Zorzi are at the crease.

Jasprit Bumrah struck twice before the drinks break, dismissing Aiden Markram (31) and Riaan Rickelton (23), giving India an early advantage. Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in, dismissing South African captain Temba Bavuma for just 3 runs, caught by Dhruv Jurel. The South African innings reached 100 runs in the 26th over, with Vian Mulder securing the milestone. Play was briefly halted when a Kuldeep Yadav delivery struck Tony de Zorzi on the helmet.

Teams:

  • India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

  • South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Riaan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Vian Mulder, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch.

Background:

This match marks the return of Test cricket to Eden Gardens after six years. The last Test held here was a day-night affair against Bangladesh in November 2019. Historically, the venue is considered balanced, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, with spinners expected to play a significant role as the match progresses.

Security has been heightened around the stadium and team hotels following the recent Delhi blast.

A special silver coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela was used for the toss, commemorating the ties between the two nations.

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