Fri Nov 14 04:50:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the India vs. South Africa 1st Test, focusing on the key events of Day 1:
Bumrah’s Fiery Five-Wicket Haul Dominates Day 1 of India-South Africa Test
Kolkata, India – Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance highlighted the first day of the first Test match between India and South Africa in Kolkata. After South Africa won the toss and elected to bat, they were quickly dismantled by the Indian bowling attack, managing a meager 159 runs in their first innings.
Bumrah led the charge, claiming an impressive five wickets for just 27 runs, achieving his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj also contributed significantly, taking two wickets apiece.
South Africa started with a cautious yet brisk approach, but Bumrah struck early, dismissing Ryan Rickelton. He followed up quickly with the wicket of Aiden Markram, setting the tone for the Indian dominance. Kuldeep Yadav then removed captain Temba Bavuma, further denting the South African batting lineup. After lunch, Kuldeep removed the dangerous Vian Mulder, while Bumrah also dismissed Tony de Zorzi for 24. Siraj then dismissed Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen to send South Africa reeling.
India’s opening batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, started cautiously and had taken India past the 10 run mark without the loss of any wicket when the day ended.
India’s Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa’s Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Vian Mulder, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (Wicket-keeper), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj.
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