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South African Bowlers Limit India's First-Innings Lead to 30 Runs
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- South Africa's bowlers fight back on day two
- Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer take 7 wickets
- India captain Shubman Gill unable to bat due to injury
On November 12, 2025, South Africa's bowlers, led by Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer, fought back effectively on day two of the first Test against India. The duo took seven wickets between them, dismissing India for 189 and limiting their first-innings lead to a mere 30 runs on a challenging Eden Gardens pitch.
Pacer Jansen claimed 3/35, while off-spinner Harmer returned figures of 4/30, as India's batting lineup struggled to make a significant impact. The hosts' struggles were further exacerbated by the absence of captain Shubman Gill, who was retired hurt on 4 due to a neck spasm and did not return to the field.
KL Rahul top-scored for India with 39 runs, while Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja contributed 27 each. However, the South African bowlers' disciplined performance ensured that India's first-innings lead remained limited, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the match.
