South Africa were bundled out for 153 in the second innings to set a target of 124 for India to chase on day 3 of the first Test in Kolkata on Sunday (November 16, 2025).
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.