In a dramatic turn of events during the first cricket test between India and South Africa at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens, India found itself in a precarious position at 10-2 while chasing a target of 124 runs. The situation worsened as captain Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck spasm on day two, was hospitalized for observation and ruled out of the remainder of the match. This effectively left India at 10-3, with Washington Sundar (5 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (4 not out) holding the fort at lunch on day three. South Africa’s Marco Jansen delivered a stellar performance, dismissing both openers—Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck and Lokesh Rahul for just one run—in a brief seven-over session. Earlier, South Africa was bowled out for 153 in their second innings, adding 60 crucial runs to their overnight score of 93-7. Skipper Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 off 136 balls, the only half-century in the test, anchored the Proteas’ innings. His 44-run partnership with Corbin Bosch (25 off 37 balls) proved pivotal. India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, eventually broke through, but the damage was done. With 15 wickets falling on day two, the test is swiftly heading toward a conclusion. South Africa, winless in India for 15 years, aims to turn the tide, while India seeks to capitalize on home advantage. The second test begins in Guwahati on November 22.
India in trouble at 10-2 chasing 124 as Gill hospitalized in 1st test against South Africa
