India takes control of First test vs South Africa
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The ongoing Test match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata is moving forward at lightning speed. With the second day's play yet to be completed, both teams have already finished their first innings and South Africa have already lost a few wickets in their second essay as well.
Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets and was in sensational form on Day 2 as SA crumbled to 93/7 in 35 overs at Stumps, with a meagre lead of 63 runs. | Cricket
Ravindra Jadeja grabbed four wickets in the final session to leave India in the driving seat against South Africa after Day 2.
India have included four spinners in their playing XI for first Test vs South Africa at Eden Gardens after dropping Sai Sudharsan, while the Proteas are without Kagiso Rabada.
Aiden Markram was left stunned after tea as Ravindra Jadeja trapped him with a sharp delivery, leaving the South African opener visibly shocked at his dismissal. | Cricket
South Africa are the World Test champions and skipper Temba Bavuma wants them to play like it and prove their credentials in the two-test series against India beginning on Friday.
India A are taking on South Africa A in the first unofficial one-day international at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The hosts, led by Tilak Varma, will be looking to get a winning start to the three-match unofficial ODI series.
India's World Test Championship fate hangs in the balance as a draw or loss against South Africa could drop their percentage points significantly.