Conrad: One of our greatest wins
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says their 30-run triumph over India in Kolkata ranks alongside the finest Test victories of his tenure.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says their 30-run triumph over India in Kolkata ranks alongside the finest Test victories of his tenure.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says his match-defining half-century at Eden Gardens was built on old-fashioned patience and trust in his defence.
Temba Bavuma scored a fighting 55* before the Proteas bowled India out for 93 to take a 1-0 series lead.
Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring first Test.
Follow the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Simon Harmer and Javindra Jadeja each took four wickets at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets to put India in sight of victory on a manic day two of a low-scoring first Test on Saturday.
Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets as South Africa bowled out India for 189 on day two of the first Test at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
The Proteas collapsed from 57-0 to 159 all out at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India took the opening day honours in the first Test against the Proteas.
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the first Test.
Former Proteas captain Dean Elgar has tipped India to beat South Africa 2-0 in the upcoming two-Test series.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the world champions are battle-ready to achieve their long-cherished ambition of winning a Test series in India.
India captain Shubman Gill says fast bowlers could play a key role in the opening Test against South Africa, although spinners usually have the final say in home conditions.
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