Main points:
In the first Test being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. The team was limited to 159 runs in 55 overs in the entire innings. For India, Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets for 27 runs.
Delhi: In the first Test being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. However, the team’s start was not special and the batsmen were seen struggling. The South African team was limited to 159 runs in 55 overs in the entire innings.
South Africa’s batting failed in front of Bumrah
South Africa, who came to bat first, had a good start. The team’s first wicket fell at 57 runs. Aiden Markram scored 31 runs in 48 balls and Ryan Rickelton scored 23 runs. Viaan Mulder and Tony De Zorzi scored 24-24 runs. No batsman of the team could play a big innings.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets for 27 runs. Apart from this, Mohammad Siraj took 2 wickets for 47 runs in 12 overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel also took two wickets each.
The South African team kept losing wickets frequently and no batting lineup could last long. Indian bowlers put South Africa under complete pressure in the match. Now it remains to be seen how much lead India can take in its first innings and whether South Africa will be able to make a comeback.
