Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata ended with India trailing by 122 runs. You saw a strong bowling show from the hosts after South Africa chose to bat on a surface that demanded discipline.
South Africa Struggle Against India’s Attack
South Africa started with confidence but your attention quickly shifted to India’s bowlers. Aiden Markram scored 31 from 48 balls with five fours and one six. The rest of the top order found it hard to stay in as India kept the pressure high.
Bumrah Leads With Career Best Spell
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning spell and finished with his career best 5 for 27 from 14 overs. His pace and accuracy broke South Africa’s rhythm. Ryan Rickelton made 23 and Wiaan Mulder added 24 but India stayed in control throughout the session.
Kuldeep and Siraj Add To The Pressure
Kuldeep Yadav took 2 for 36 and removed Temba Bavuma for 3 at a key moment. Mohammed Siraj picked up 2 for 47. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja kept the run flow tight and added steady pressure from their end.
India Begin Their Chase
India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early when Marco Jansen bowled him for 12. KL Rahul on 13 and Washington Sundar on 6 held the innings together. India reached 37 for 1 in 20 overs as the day closed. South Africa’s bowlers, with Jansen taking 1 for 11, didn’t break through again.
