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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 14, 2025, 17:16:00 IST
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India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 1: Bad light forces early stumps on Day 1; IND post 37/1 in reply to South Africa's 159
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 1: India seized control of the first South Africa Test in Kolkata as Jasprit Bumrah produced a classic spell to finish with 5-27, dismantling the visitors for 159 on Friday.
On a surface expected to ease out for batting, South Africa chose to take first strike in the series opener but unravelled inside 55 overs, never recovering from a series of rapid blows delivered by India’s attack.
South Africa were already on the back foot before the toss fallout was complete, with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada ruled out due to a rib injury. His absence stretched the balance of their XI and left the Proteas leaning heavily on Marco Jansen, who eventually picked up the only Indian wicket to fall — Yashasvi Jaiswal bowled for 12.
The early bright spot for the visitors was a steady opening partnership. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton added 57, with Markram taking 23 balls to get going before unveiling a crisp straight drive off Mohammed Siraj. Axar Patel entered as early as the eighth over, only for Markram to counter with more boundaries. But once Bumrah returned after tea, the momentum flipped sharply. He bowled Rickelton for 23, sparking loud celebrations among the 36,000-strong crowd, and followed it with a rising delivery that drew a glove from Markram, dismissed for 31 via a diving take from Rishabh Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav complemented Bumrah’s surge. He removed Temba Bavuma for three — neatly held at leg slip — and later trapped Wiaan Mulder lbw for 24 as the batter attempted a reverse sweep. Tony de Zorzi also made 24 before Bumrah ended his stay; both he and Mulder wasted reviews as ball-tracking confirmed the deliveries were crashing into the stumps.
Siraj cleaned up the lower order, striking twice in four balls to remove Kyle Verreynne lbw for 16 and Jansen for a duck. South Africa folded soon after.
India’s chase lasted only briefly before bad light intervened. Rahul (13*) and Washington Sundar (6*) saw off the closing minutes under the floodlights, taking India to 37-1 and well positioned heading into day two.
On a surface expected to ease out for batting, South Africa chose to take first strike in the series opener but unravelled inside 55 overs, never recovering from a series of rapid blows delivered by India’s attack.
South Africa were already on the back foot before the toss fallout was complete, with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada ruled out due to a rib injury. His absence stretched the balance of their XI and left the Proteas leaning heavily on Marco Jansen, who eventually picked up the only Indian wicket to fall — Yashasvi Jaiswal bowled for 12.
The early bright spot for the visitors was a steady opening partnership. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton added 57, with Markram taking 23 balls to get going before unveiling a crisp straight drive off Mohammed Siraj. Axar Patel entered as early as the eighth over, only for Markram to counter with more boundaries. But once Bumrah returned after tea, the momentum flipped sharply. He bowled Rickelton for 23, sparking loud celebrations among the 36,000-strong crowd, and followed it with a rising delivery that drew a glove from Markram, dismissed for 31 via a diving take from Rishabh Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav complemented Bumrah’s surge. He removed Temba Bavuma for three — neatly held at leg slip — and later trapped Wiaan Mulder lbw for 24 as the batter attempted a reverse sweep. Tony de Zorzi also made 24 before Bumrah ended his stay; both he and Mulder wasted reviews as ball-tracking confirmed the deliveries were crashing into the stumps.
Siraj cleaned up the lower order, striking twice in four balls to remove Kyle Verreynne lbw for 16 and Jansen for a duck. South Africa folded soon after.
India’s chase lasted only briefly before bad light intervened. Rahul (13*) and Washington Sundar (6*) saw off the closing minutes under the floodlights, taking India to 37-1 and well positioned heading into day two.
16:56 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Wickets galore on Day 1 at Eden Gardens
Only one Test at Eden Gardens has seen more wickets fall on an opening day than the 11 that fell today.
That record belongs to the 2019 pink-ball Test against Bangladesh, when 13 fell under lights.
After SA bundled out for 159, Team IND post 37/1 in 20 overs before early bad light forces early stumps.
The hosts trail by 122 runs heading into Day 2.
That record belongs to the 2019 pink-ball Test against Bangladesh, when 13 fell under lights.
After SA bundled out for 159, Team IND post 37/1 in 20 overs before early bad light forces early stumps.
The hosts trail by 122 runs heading into Day 2.
16:44 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Mohammed Siraj speaks after the end of proceedings on Day 1
Speaking to the broadcaster after stumps, Siraj said, "The new ball was coming on nicely to the bat, but when the ball went soft, the bounce became low as well. My mindset was to bowl full and at the stumps. There has been some reverse swing on offer, if you bowl stump-to-stump, you'll get options to take wickets and it isn't easy for batters to score runs. One end is fine to bat, the other end - the bounce is variable and it's tough to score. Jassi bhai just told me that the wicket taking option was if you bowl at the stumps, you've LBW, bowled and even catches coming to play when the line is accurate. We are in a good position having lost just one wicket, (earlier) Markram and Rickelton put on a good stand, we did well to comeback and I think we're ahead of the match at the moment."
16:43 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: STUMPS! Bad light forces the end of play on Day 1
After multiple checks as light fell quickly at the venue, the officials finally called for stumps on Day 1. With play done for Day 1, India trail the visitors by 122 runs and will look to set up a substantial total and lead as play progresses on Saturday.
The fact remains that India did extremely well to bundle out SA for just 159, largely thanks to Jasprit Bumrah's fifer (5/27).
The fact remains that India did extremely well to bundle out SA for just 159, largely thanks to Jasprit Bumrah's fifer (5/27).
16:40 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Maharaj keeps it tight in the final over before stumps
Keshav Maharaj closed out the day with another disciplined over, giving Rahul nothing to free his arms against.
The left-arm spinner kept attacking the stumps, mixing drift with light changes in length, and Rahul was forced into a series of front-foot blocks.
The only run came off the last ball, which was a firm drive to mid-off with the fielder standing a bit deeper.
IND 37/1 after 20 overs in Kolkata
The left-arm spinner kept attacking the stumps, mixing drift with light changes in length, and Rahul was forced into a series of front-foot blocks.
The only run came off the last ball, which was a firm drive to mid-off with the fielder standing a bit deeper.
IND 37/1 after 20 overs in Kolkata
16:37 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Simon Harmer comes into the attack with a maiden
Simon Harmer came on with the light meter out and close catchers crowding the batter, and he immediately got to work.
Washington Sundar was made to work hard through the over, repeatedly forced onto the front foot as Harmer got drift and sharp turn on a surface offering plenty to the spinners.
A tight maiden from Harmer keeps India pinned at 36/1 at the end of 19 overs.
Washington Sundar was made to work hard through the over, repeatedly forced onto the front foot as Harmer got drift and sharp turn on a surface offering plenty to the spinners.
A tight maiden from Harmer keeps India pinned at 36/1 at the end of 19 overs.
16:26 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! India can finally breathe
KL Rahul finally finds a release, rocking back to put a slightly short Maharaj delivery through extra cover for a much-needed boundary.
Apart from that moment, the spinner kept India tied down with drift and a packed close-in cordon.
A brief delay for protective gear added to South Africa’s unease as the light continued to fade, but once play resumed, Rahul went back to defending.
India move to 36/1, still under pressure after 18 overs.
Apart from that moment, the spinner kept India tied down with drift and a packed close-in cordon.
A brief delay for protective gear added to South Africa’s unease as the light continued to fade, but once play resumed, Rahul went back to defending.
India move to 36/1, still under pressure after 18 overs.
16:24 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: A delay of several minutes as the SA players and umpire have a lengthy chat. It is likely about the sharp drop in light at the venue
16:23 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: India batters play with caution as Day 1 nears end
Corbin Bosch piles on the pressure with another maiden, and India remain boxed in at 32/1.
Washington Sundar endures a testing over, beaten once on the angle and otherwise forced into a series of defensive pushes and leaves as Bosch keeps hitting the area.
There are no loose deliveries or scoring chances as disciplined seam bowling tightens the choke on India's batting unit.
IND 32/1 after 17 overs
Washington Sundar endures a testing over, beaten once on the angle and otherwise forced into a series of defensive pushes and leaves as Bosch keeps hitting the area.
There are no loose deliveries or scoring chances as disciplined seam bowling tightens the choke on India's batting unit.
IND 32/1 after 17 overs
16:16 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Keshav Maharaj with a maiden against KL Rahul
Keshav Maharaj tightens things up with a maiden that keeps KL Rahul under check.
He nearly finds the breakthrough with a superb delivery that drifts in from round the wicket, lands on middle and rips past the outside edge, somehow missing off stump.
The opener stays tall and survives, but remains pinned down as the spinner mixes drift, turn and tempting fuller lengths.
IND 32/1 after 16 overs
Light is fading fast at the Eden Gardens.
He nearly finds the breakthrough with a superb delivery that drifts in from round the wicket, lands on middle and rips past the outside edge, somehow missing off stump.
The opener stays tall and survives, but remains pinned down as the spinner mixes drift, turn and tempting fuller lengths.
IND 32/1 after 16 overs
Light is fading fast at the Eden Gardens.
16:06 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Corbin Bosch comes into the attack with a solid over
Corbin Bosch comes in and quickly gets to work in his first over, hitting the pitch hard and getting the surface to respond.
He draws bounce straightaway, with one ball dying on its way to the keeper and another leaping sharply at Rahul, who does well to fend it with soft hands.
Washington Sundar handles the lift better, punching a short ball wide of mid-off for a single, but Bosch keeps the pressure on with a heavy length throughout as he lets in just one run from his over.
IND 31/1 after 13 overs vs SA
He draws bounce straightaway, with one ball dying on its way to the keeper and another leaping sharply at Rahul, who does well to fend it with soft hands.
Washington Sundar handles the lift better, punching a short ball wide of mid-off for a single, but Bosch keeps the pressure on with a heavy length throughout as he lets in just one run from his over.
IND 31/1 after 13 overs vs SA
16:04 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Kuldeep Yadav to come in as the nightwatchman?
As cameras pan to Team India's dugout, it appears that the spinner is padded up. While he normally comes in late in the lower order, this could mean that he will likely be the man sent in as nightwatchman in the closing hours of Day 1 for the hosts.
16:00 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: A solid first over from Maharaj as spin comes into the attack
Keshav Maharaj settles in quickly with a controlled first over, keeping things tight from the start.
He mixes his pace well, drifting one into Rahul on middle and leg, then pulling the length back to draw him onto the back foot.
Washington Sundar gets one floated up outside off and knocks it down to long-on, but otherwise Maharaj keeps him tied down with a flat, accurate line on off stump.
A steady beginning from the left-arm spinner as India move along.
IND 30/1 after 12 overs
He mixes his pace well, drifting one into Rahul on middle and leg, then pulling the length back to draw him onto the back foot.
Washington Sundar gets one floated up outside off and knocks it down to long-on, but otherwise Maharaj keeps him tied down with a flat, accurate line on off stump.
A steady beginning from the left-arm spinner as India move along.
IND 30/1 after 12 overs
15:57 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: South Africa have now introduced veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj into the attack in the 12th over
15:57 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Time for the drinks break at Eden Gardens; second maiden over for Marco Jansen
Drinks taken with India steady but cautious at 28 for 1.
Jansen with a tight maiden over to Washington Sundar. He tests the left-hander with fuller balls outside off and short ones angling in.
Washington stayed patient, and refused the risky single early in the over.
IND 28/1 after 11 overs in Kolkata
Jansen with a tight maiden over to Washington Sundar. He tests the left-hander with fuller balls outside off and short ones angling in.
Washington stayed patient, and refused the risky single early in the over.
IND 28/1 after 11 overs in Kolkata
15:47 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! KL Rahul elegance on display for his first four
KL Rahul finally gets a release shot and it’s beautiful to say the least.
Mulder offers a good-length ball just outside off, and Rahul moves into position with a confident stride ahead before easing it wide of cover.
It's all timing, no force, and it races away for four.
This will be a much-needed confidence booster after a strong start from the SA pacers, and Jansen in particular.
IND 28/1 after 9.3 overs
Mulder offers a good-length ball just outside off, and Rahul moves into position with a confident stride ahead before easing it wide of cover.
It's all timing, no force, and it races away for four.
This will be a much-needed confidence booster after a strong start from the SA pacers, and Jansen in particular.
IND 28/1 after 9.3 overs
15:44 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: An impressive spell so far from Jansen as he gives KL Rahul no room to hit
Marco Jansen sends down another tough over, this time from round the wicket, and keeps KL Rahul tied down with as he mixes up bounce and movement.
He beats Rahul with a lovely away-seamer, forces him to hop on a rising ball, and even draws a fumble of a fend that survives only because of control from Rahul.
Even though another no-ball crept in, the pressure remains constant with three slips, a gully and now a forward short leg in place.
Rahul stands firm, but Jansen is all over him at the moment.
IND 23/1 after 9 overs vs SA
He beats Rahul with a lovely away-seamer, forces him to hop on a rising ball, and even draws a fumble of a fend that survives only because of control from Rahul.
Even though another no-ball crept in, the pressure remains constant with three slips, a gully and now a forward short leg in place.
Rahul stands firm, but Jansen is all over him at the moment.
IND 23/1 after 9 overs vs SA
15:42 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: The floodlights are on now at the Eden Gardens. It is getting a bit darker
15:37 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! India lose early wicket in Eden Gardens as Jaiswal departs
Marco Jansen finally breaks through and removes Yashasvi Jaiswal early on just as he looked like he was finding his groove.
After building pressure with the fuller and shorter lengths, he drags one back just enough to cramp the left-hander.
Jaiswal looks to cut from the back foot but gets a thick inside edge that crashes into the leg stump.
Jaiswal walks back for 12 off 27.
IND 18/1 after 7 overs in Kolkata vs SA
Washington Sundar comes in to bat at number three.
After building pressure with the fuller and shorter lengths, he drags one back just enough to cramp the left-hander.
Jaiswal looks to cut from the back foot but gets a thick inside edge that crashes into the leg stump.
Jaiswal walks back for 12 off 27.
IND 18/1 after 7 overs in Kolkata vs SA
Washington Sundar comes in to bat at number three.
15:32 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: FOUR! Beautiful hitting from Jaiswal so far
Yashasvi Jaiswal adds another classy boundary to his growing rhythm.
Jansen goes full this time, inviting the drive, and Jaiswal answers with a high elbow and a straight bat, timing it cleanly past the bowler.
De Zorzi dives at mid-off but has no chance as the ball speeds through to the boundary.
IND 18/0 in Kolkata vs SA in 6.5 overs
Jansen goes full this time, inviting the drive, and Jaiswal answers with a high elbow and a straight bat, timing it cleanly past the bowler.
De Zorzi dives at mid-off but has no chance as the ball speeds through to the boundary.
IND 18/0 in Kolkata vs SA in 6.5 overs
15:27 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: FOUR! Jaiswal picking up the pace against SA quicks
Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to settle into his innings with another confident stroke that hits the ropes.
This time it's Mulder who pitches it up outside off, and Jaiswal leans in beautifully, leading the full face of the bat and sending it straight past the bowler for four.
His timing was on full display for this shot.
IND 13/0 in 6 overs
This time it's Mulder who pitches it up outside off, and Jaiswal leans in beautifully, leading the full face of the bat and sending it straight past the bowler for four.
His timing was on full display for this shot.
IND 13/0 in 6 overs
15:23 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! IND hit first boundary of the innings
Yashasvi Jaiswal finally finds the ropes as he spreads his arms and finds some room.
Jansen goes a little bit fuller and just outside off, and Jaiswal leans into a clean drive past mid-off for four.
His first boundary of the innings and a welcome boost after a careful start.
IND 8/0 after 5 overs in Kolkata vs SA
Jansen goes a little bit fuller and just outside off, and Jaiswal leans into a clean drive past mid-off for four.
His first boundary of the innings and a welcome boost after a careful start.
IND 8/0 after 5 overs in Kolkata vs SA
15:21 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Bumrah adds his name to an elite list with this fifer - STAT
With his fifer that skittled out the Proteas at Eden Gardens for just 159, he has added his name to an elite list of Indian bowlers.
His latest five-for pushes him deeper into India’s all-time bowling elite as he claimed his 16th Test five-wicket haul. This draws him level with Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, placing him fifth on India’s list.
Most five-wicket hauls for India:
- 37 — R Ashwin (106)
- 35 — Anil Kumble (132)
- 25 — Harbhajan Singh (103)
- 23 — Kapil Dev (131)
- 16 — Jasprit Bumrah (51) / Bhagwat Chandrasekhar (58)
15:19 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: STAT - Bumrah shines with his fifer against South Africa on Day 1
Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/27 today comes with a lot of significance historically as well.
His spectacular showing means that he has become the first fast bowler since Ishant Sharma in the 2019 Day/Night Test at this very venue to claim a five-for on the opening day of a Test in India.
In a traditional red-ball Test, the last pacer to achieve the feat on Indian soil was Dale Steyn back in Ahmedabad in 2008.
His spectacular showing means that he has become the first fast bowler since Ishant Sharma in the 2019 Day/Night Test at this very venue to claim a five-for on the opening day of a Test in India.
In a traditional red-ball Test, the last pacer to achieve the feat on Indian soil was Dale Steyn back in Ahmedabad in 2008.
15:15 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: India openers start with caution at Eden Gardens
Marco Jansen keeps KL Rahul on tight watch in another solid over.
The left-armer finds movement both ways, even cutting Rahul in half with one that nipped back sharply. He puts in a no-ball, but otherwise it’s a strong showing so far with three slips and a gully set.
Rahul finally gets off strike with a nudge to square leg.
Another testing over from Jansen, who continues to trouble Rahul with seam movement and bounce.
IND 4/0 after 3 overs vs SA
The left-armer finds movement both ways, even cutting Rahul in half with one that nipped back sharply. He puts in a no-ball, but otherwise it’s a strong showing so far with three slips and a gully set.
Rahul finally gets off strike with a nudge to square leg.
Another testing over from Jansen, who continues to trouble Rahul with seam movement and bounce.
IND 4/0 after 3 overs vs SA
15:08 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: HUGE appeal for LBW, but Jaiswal survives
A huge shout from Wiaan Mulder and the South Africans!
Jaiswal gets struck in front as he shoulders arms to a good-length ball that straightens.
Mulder is convinced, but after a discussion, SA opt not to review.
The replays suggest that the angle was likely taking it past off stump.
A tense moment for India early on, but Jaiswal survives.
IND 2/0 in 2 overs against SA.
Jaiswal gets struck in front as he shoulders arms to a good-length ball that straightens.
Mulder is convinced, but after a discussion, SA opt not to review.
The replays suggest that the angle was likely taking it past off stump.
A tense moment for India early on, but Jaiswal survives.
IND 2/0 in 2 overs against SA.
15:03 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Jansen gets the first over underway in solid fashion
A solid first over from Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The left-armer hit the right lengths straightaway, beating the bat a couple of times and keeping Jaiswal pinned to the crease. Jaiswal plays out a maiden, and left anything outside off.
IND 0/0 after 1 over vs SA at Eden Gardens.
Wiaan Mulder has come into the attack now.
The left-armer hit the right lengths straightaway, beating the bat a couple of times and keeping Jaiswal pinned to the crease. Jaiswal plays out a maiden, and left anything outside off.
IND 0/0 after 1 over vs SA at Eden Gardens.
Wiaan Mulder has come into the attack now.
15:01 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa eye early wickets as India's first innings begins in Kolkata
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul walk out to start India’s innings at Eden Gardens.
Jaiswal takes strike as Marco Jansen has the new ball in hand and will start the attack for South Africa.
Jaiswal takes strike as Marco Jansen has the new ball in hand and will start the attack for South Africa.
14:53 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: South Africa 159 all out
South Africa started positively at 57 for 0, racing along after winning the toss on a pitch with variable bounce. But 102 runs and 10 wickets later, it was India who came out on top. The openers had begun confidently—Rickelton flying early, while Markram took 23 balls to get off the mark—before a flurry of boundaries followed.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a long first spell and finally struck in his sixth over, quickly removing both openers, and Bavuma also fell in his comeback Test. At 71 for 3, the hard work of the first hour looked undone. Mulder, de Zorzi, and Kyle Verreynne made starts but were dismissed in similar fashion.
Tristan Stubbs attempted to rally the lower order, but Bumrah’s post-tea spell cleaned up the remaining wickets, leaving South Africa all out.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a long first spell and finally struck in his sixth over, quickly removing both openers, and Bavuma also fell in his comeback Test. At 71 for 3, the hard work of the first hour looked undone. Mulder, de Zorzi, and Kyle Verreynne made starts but were dismissed in similar fashion.
Tristan Stubbs attempted to rally the lower order, but Bumrah’s post-tea spell cleaned up the remaining wickets, leaving South Africa all out.
14:50 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Stat Alert
5/27 - Jasprit Bumrah is the first fast bowler since Ishant Sharma, D/N Test against Bangladesh at the same venue in 2019, to pick a five-fer in the opening day of a Test in India. The last to do so in a red-ball Test was Dale Steyn in Ahmedabad in 2008.
14:45 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Jasprit Bumrah takes fifer
Jasprit Bumrah finishes in style, trapping Maharaj LBW for a duck (0 off 3). South Africa are bowled out for 159!
Bumrah finishes with a brilliant 5-wicket haul, celebrating with his teammates and soaking in the applause.
Bumrah finishes with a brilliant 5-wicket haul, celebrating with his teammates and soaking in the applause.
14:40 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Jasprit Bumrah strikes
Harmer gets a streaky four off the first ball, but Bumrah strikes back immediately, cleaning him up for 5 off 5 balls. Another brilliant display of pace and accuracy from India’s star pacer. South Africa slump to 154/9.
14:34 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Maiden Over
Jasprit Bumrah keeps Stubbs under the pump with a mix of inswingers, yorkers, and good-length deliveries. The batter can’t find a scoring opportunity as India’s fielders cut off singles, and the over goes for dot balls.
14:15 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Tea break
Excellent session for India – 25 overs | 49 runs | 5 wickets
India’s bowlers dominated the morning session, with Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. Kuldeep trapped Wiaan Mulder plumb in front attempting a reverse sweep, while Bumrah’s in-swinging delivery removed Tony de Zorzi.
South Africa looked to stabilise, but Mohammed Siraj returned with greater accuracy in his second spell, sending back Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen in the same over. At the stroke of tea, Axar Patel struck, trapping Corbin Bosch LBW to complete a superb 25-over session for India.
India’s bowlers dominated the morning session, with Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. Kuldeep trapped Wiaan Mulder plumb in front attempting a reverse sweep, while Bumrah’s in-swinging delivery removed Tony de Zorzi.
South Africa looked to stabilise, but Mohammed Siraj returned with greater accuracy in his second spell, sending back Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen in the same over. At the stroke of tea, Axar Patel struck, trapping Corbin Bosch LBW to complete a superb 25-over session for India.
14:08 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Wicket
Axar Patel breaks through as Corbin Bosch is trapped LBW for 3 off 23 balls.
South Africa now slump to 154/8.
South Africa now slump to 154/8.
14:06 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Kuldeep Yadav keeps South Africa on a tight leash
Kuldeep Yadav keeps South Africa on a tight leash. Stubbs advances but can’t find a run, while Bosch manages a single with a neat push past mid-off. The spinner mixes flight and bounce effectively, keeping the batters guessing. South Africa move to 154/7.
14:02 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Axar Patel back into the attack
Axar Patel keeps it tight, bowling a disciplined over with no runs conceded. Stubbs tries to find gaps but can only defend as India maintain full control. South Africa reach 153/7 at the end of 50 overs.
13:51 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Just a single from the over
Mohammed Siraj keeps South Africa under pressure, bowling a mix of full-length deliveries and clever angles. Stubbs manages a single with a flick to deep midwicket, while Bosch struggles to find his rhythm. South Africa move to 149/7 after 47 overs.
13:46 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja bowls a tight over
Jadeja keeps things tight, mixing pace and length to frustrate both batters. Stubbs manages a single with a clean drive to long-off, while Bosch is kept under control, unable to score off Jadeja’s disciplined bowling.
13:40 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Siuuuuuuuraj
Mohammed Siraj strikes again, this time cleaning up Marco Jansen for a duck (0 off 3). That’s his second wicket in the over, and South Africa are in real trouble.
13:37 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Wicket!
Mohammed Siraj strikes again as Kyle Verreynne is adjudged LBW for 16 off 36 balls [4s-2]. Verreynne reviews, but UltraEdge shows pad first and ball-tracking confirms it crashes into the middle stump. South Africa have now lost all three reviews. Siraj has bowled a brilliant, disciplined spell, and India pick up another crucial wicket.
13:30 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: 2 runs off the over
Mohammed Siraj keeps Verreynne under control, delivering a mix of pace and good length. A rare misfield at cover allows Verreynne to sneak two runs, but otherwise the batter struggles to find scoring opportunities. South Africa move to 144/5 after 43 overs.
13:22 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Mohammed Siraj keeps the pressure on
Siraj keeps the pressure on with a mix of pace and good-length deliveries. Verreynne manages just a single and a risky pull for another, while Stubbs sneaks a quick run. South Africa move to 138/5 after 41 overs, still searching for momentum.
13:12 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Four for Kyle Verreynne
Siraj starts with a series of tight deliveries, keeping Stubbs under control. Stubbs survives a few close calls, including a nip-backer that almost hits off stump. Stubbs picks up a single and then Verreynne drives a full toss past mid-off for four. South Africa move to 136/5 after 39 overs.
13:05 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Maiden over by Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep keeps a tight leash on Verreynne, who struggles to find scoring opportunities. The spinner mixes his pace and length well, with a googly even prompting an LBW appeal that goes down. South Africa remain 131/5 after a maiden over.
12:57 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: 1 run from the over
Verreynne opens with a quick single, but Kuldeep keeps Stubbs under tight control. Despite stepping down the pitch and using forward defence, Stubbs can’t find the runs. India’s spinner is maintaining pressure with smart variations, keeping the score at 130/5.
12:51 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Boundary for Tristan Stubbs
Bumrah pitches it up, Stubbs gets forward, and despite just defending, the ball races away for four, beating mid-off. Beautiful timing under pressure.
12:49 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Kuldeep Yadav keeps the pressure on
Kuldeep Yadav keeps the pressure on, but Kyle Verreynne edges one through the slips for four after a chance at short leg goes down. South Africa are 125/5 as they try to rebuild.
12:41 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA Live Score: Wicket
Bumrah to de Zorzi, OUT LBW! de Zorzi departs for 24 off 55 balls
The delivery stayed a little low, and de Zorzi is given out LBW. Bumrah’s appeal was immediate and confident. de Zorzi reviewed the decision, but ball tracking showed three reds, and Bumrah picks up his third wicket of the innings.
The delivery stayed a little low, and de Zorzi is given out LBW. Bumrah’s appeal was immediate and confident. de Zorzi reviewed the decision, but ball tracking showed three reds, and Bumrah picks up his third wicket of the innings.
12:32 (IST) Nov 14
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: South Africa are 117/4 after 31 overs
Jasprit Bumrah bowled another tight over, conceding just a single to Tony on the first ball. The rest of the over saw Stubbs defending and taking a single on the fourth ball, which also appeared to be a no-ball.
12:24 (IST) Nov 14
India vs South Africa Live Score: Wiaan Mulder out
Wiaan Mulder attempted a reverse sweep but missed the ball, and the umpire gave him out. It looked plumb in real time, but Mulder reviewed the decision. Three reds appeared, and South Africa lost their review. Kuldeep Yadav claimed his second wicket as Wiaan Mulder was dismissed for 24.
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India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah delivered a decisive five-wicket haul to put India firmly in control on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. The visitors, choosing to bat in the series opener, were dismissed for just 159 inside 55 overs on a surface that initially appeared friendly for batting. India closed at 37-1, 122 runs behind, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 13 and Washington Sundar on six when bad light forced an early finish at Eden Gardens.
The day began with an immediate setback for South Africa as premier quick Kagiso Rabada was ruled out due to a rib injury. Replacement Marco Jansen struck early with the ball later in the day, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 12, but that was the lone breakthrough for the Proteas.
South Africa’s innings hinged on a 57-run opening stand between Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, but once Bumrah broke through, the collapse was swift. His twin strikes after tea — bowling Rickelton for 23 and then forcing Markram’s glove for 31 — ripped open the innings. Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with key wickets, removing captain Temba Bavuma for three and later trapping Wiaan Mulder lbw for 24. Mohammed Siraj added two of his own, including Kyle Verreynne for 16 and Jansen for a duck.
Tony de Zorzi’s 24 offered resistance, but he too fell to Bumrah, wasting a review just as Mulder had. With 36,000 in attendance, India walked off with the day’s momentum squarely in their favour.
The day began with an immediate setback for South Africa as premier quick Kagiso Rabada was ruled out due to a rib injury. Replacement Marco Jansen struck early with the ball later in the day, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 12, but that was the lone breakthrough for the Proteas.
South Africa’s innings hinged on a 57-run opening stand between Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, but once Bumrah broke through, the collapse was swift. His twin strikes after tea — bowling Rickelton for 23 and then forcing Markram’s glove for 31 — ripped open the innings. Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with key wickets, removing captain Temba Bavuma for three and later trapping Wiaan Mulder lbw for 24. Mohammed Siraj added two of his own, including Kyle Verreynne for 16 and Jansen for a duck.
Tony de Zorzi’s 24 offered resistance, but he too fell to Bumrah, wasting a review just as Mulder had. With 36,000 in attendance, India walked off with the day’s momentum squarely in their favour.
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