South African players celebrate a wicket on day 3 of the first Test against India in Kolkata on November 16, 2025
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Chasing a target of 124, India was bundled out for 93 on day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday, November 16, 2025. It was an incredible win from the reigning World Test champions.
India was without the services of captain Shubman Gill, who was ruled out of the Test.
It was indeed a spirited performance from South African bowlers led by Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen and others.
Simon Harmer was once again the star performer for South Africa taking 4 for 21.
India lost both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and K.L. Rahul, with the score at 1. Marco Jansen took both wickets.
Washington Sundar played brilliantly to score 31 runs, but none of the other Indian batsmen lived up to expectations.
Axar Patel played some aggressive shots towards the end, but it could not save India from defeat.
Mohammed Siraj finished off the South African tail in style by taking two quick wickets towards the end and India were set a target of 124, in Kolkata on November 16, 2025.
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K.R. Deepak
Earlier, South Africa were bundled out for 153 in the second innings to set a target of 124 for India to chase.
Starting the day on 93/7, South African captain Temba Bavuma and Corbin Bosch continued their fight and added 42 runs in the morning to frustrate the Indian bowling.
After Bosch (25) was dismissed by a beauty from Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 24), it was curtains for the South Africa tailenders. In the midst of ruins, South African captain Temba Bavuma (55 not out) completed his well-deserved half-century. South Africa were finally bundled out for 153.
Ravindra Jadeja (4 for 50), Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 30) and Axar Patel (1 for 36) were the main wicket takers. Mohammed Siraj (2 for 2) completed the formalities for India with a lethal spell of just overs.
India are without their regular skipper Shubman Gill who was declared ruled out of the remainder of the Kolkata Test due to a neck injury he suffered on the second day’s play here at the Eden Gardens.
Published – November 16, 2025 11:14 am IST
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