Finance
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa defeated India by 30 runs on Day 3 of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Chasing 124 runs, India crumbled to 93/9 in 35 overs, with Shubman Gill absent. Marco Jansen struck early, dismissing India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and KL Rahul (1). Then, after lunch, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar began to accelerate. Jurel (13) eventually lost his wicket to Simon Harmer. Rishabh Pant replaced Jurel, but he seemed uneasy from the start. He soon departed as Harmer struck again, removing him for two off 13 balls. Ravindra Jadeja did try to build a partnership with Sundar, but he also his wicket to Harmer, leaving for 18 off 26 balls.
Finally, Aiden Markram dismissed Sundar, who appeared menacing, for 31 off 92 balls. Harmer took his fourth wicket, Kuldeep Yadav, for one off 13 deliveries. Meanwhile, Keshav Maharaj withdrew Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj to conclude the proceedings.
Temba Bavuma was South Africa’s lone survivor as the visitors were bowled out for 153 in their second innings. The Eden Gardens surface has made it a difficult affair for hitters, with Bavuma the only one to perform, remaining unblemished at 55. South Africa led by 123 runs, and India had to chase 124 to win. The Proteas had a disastrous showing with the bat on Day 2, reaching 93/7 in 35 overs in their second innings and have a lead of 63 runs. The pitch has been a mystery to batsmen throughout this Test match. The inconsistent bounce keeps pacers intrigued. Spinners have plenty of turn and bounce. India started Day 2 at 37/1 in their first innings. KL Rahul and Washington Sundar easily increased the score to 75 before Simon Harmer joined the attack. He defeated Sundar with his opening ball and then dispatched Rahul with the second. Gill walked in and quickly left with a neck spasm.
Rahul led the scoring with 39, demonstrating how difficult it is for batsmen on that track. Bavuma was South Africa’s only quality batter in the second innings, helping his team pass the 100-run barrier. Ravindra Jadeja got four wickets on Day 2, while Kuldeep Yadav struck twice.
Source: HT
