New Delhi: South Africa ended a 15-year wait for a Test win in India as the rank turner haunted the Men in Blue. The Proteas took the lead in the two-match series with a thrilling 30-run victory over the hosts at Eden Gardens. India were chasing just 124 but fell short at 93/9 on Day 3.

The bowlers dominated the series, but it was in the second innings that South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten half-century took them to a three-figure total, as scoring over 100 on an Eden Gardens pitch has always been tricky.

Things worsened for India when Shubman Gill got injured, leaving the Men in Blue’s top order struggling. Simon Harmer capitalised on the opportunity, producing a masterclass in spin to dismantle the home side’s chase and seal the series on Day 3. Here are the key takeaways from India vs South Africa 1st Test.

Simon Harmer was the star of the show, taking 4/21 as India struggled to negotiate the turn on a rank Eden Gardens pitch. He first removed Dhruv Jurel, then trapped........

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