Overview
- India were bowled out for 93 in the fourth innings to lose by 30 runs, giving South Africa their first Test win in India in 15 years and a 1-0 series lead ahead of the Guwahati Test on November 22.
- Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55, the match’s only half-century, and a 44-run stand with Corbin Bosch lifted South Africa to 153 all out and set India a tricky target of 124.
- Marco Jansen removed both Indian openers inside seven deliveries before Simon Harmer took four wickets and Keshav Maharaj applied the finishing touch to close out the defense.
- Ravindra Jadeja led India’s attack in South Africa’s second innings with 4-50 as the surface offered sharp turn and variable bounce.
- The BCCI confirmed Gill would take no further part after being hospitalized with a neck spasm, Rishabh Pant captained on the field, and the pitch drew heavy criticism even as Sourav Ganguly defended the curator and said the surface matched the hosts’ request.