Fri Nov 14 04:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas struggled, reaching 154/8 by the tea break on Day 1. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav took key wickets, while Mohammed Siraj chipped in with crucial dismissals. South Africa’s top order faltered, with only Aiden Markram and Riyan Rickelton getting starts. India needs this win for WTC final, while South Africa’s team will be tough contender for India.

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India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Proteas Stumble After Choosing to Bat in Kolkata

Kolkata: South Africa’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired as they struggled to 154/8 against India at Eden Gardens on Day 1 of the first Test.

Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav did most of the damage, with key wickets that halted any momentum. Mohammed Siraj further dented the Proteas’ innings with crucial dismissals.

Aiden Markram (31) and Riyan Rickelton (23) were the only South African batsmen to reach double figures, while captain Temba Bavuma failed to make an impact.

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

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

India needs this win to improve their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.

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