The 30-run victory also marked South Africa\u2019s first Test win in India in 15 years, as the visitors now lead the two-match series 1-0. Off-spinner Simon Harmer excelled with figures of 4-21, while the rest of the attack worked together to dismantle India\u2019s batting line-up on a tricky pitch, where chasing anything above 100 was always going to be a challenging task.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the chase of 124, India really missed Shubman Gill, who was ruled out due to neck surgery and had to be hospitalised. After captain Temba Bavuma\u2019s resilient 55 not out, and his useful 44-run stand with Corbin Bosch, South Africa\u2019s lead extended to 123. Harmer\u2019s exceptional bowling, coupled with key wickets from Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, and Keshav Maharaj, helped the Proteas surprise India and leave the crowd silent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The post-lunch session began with Jurel\u2019s smooth flicks and Sundar\u2019s patience, helping India cut their target to under 100 runs. It also helped that South Africa were momentarily without Marco Jansen, who left the field after lunch but returned quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was a moment of drama when Corbin Bosch thought he had Jurel caught behind, only for the review to show the ball had missed the bat. Just as India looked settled, Harmer struck with his innocuous short ball, which Jurel went on the backfoot to pull but miscued to deep midwicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His dismissal was a result of South Africa\u2019s relentless pressure, yielding only one run in 20 deliveries. The crowd\u2019s disappointment was set to increase when South Africa believed they had Rishabh Pant caught at backward short leg off Keshav Maharaj. But the crowd cheered happily when the large screen showed not out, as replays revealed the ball had struck the fielder\u2019s forearm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Harmer struck again with another innocuous delivery, when Pant hit a firm straight shot that was caught by the off-spinner, dismissing the stand-in India captain for two. With Sundar being patient in his defensive batting, Ravindra Jadeja demonstrated proactiveness by taking a boundary off Jansen and Harmer each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But a hush fell over Eden Gardens as Harmer produced some dip on a fuller ball to strike Jadeja on the boot and trap him lbw, with the dismissal also costing India a review. Aiden Markram\u2019s handy off-spin gave South Africa another crucial breakthrough, finding Sundar\u2019s outside edge and having him caught at first slip, with the all-rounder\u2019s resistance ending at 31 off 92 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harmer struck again when his off-break spun past Kuldeep Yadav\u2019s defensive shot and hit him on the back leg to trap him lbw. Kuldeep reviewed, but it was in vain as Harmer claimed his fourth wicket. Axar Patel had the crowd roaring with delight by slog-sweeping Maharaj for four, before clobbering him for two sixes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But a hush fell over Eden Gardens as Harmer produced some dip on a fuller ball to strike Jadeja on the boot and trap him lbw, with the dismissal also costing India a review. Aiden Markram\u2019s handy off-spin gave South Africa another crucial breakthrough, finding Sundar\u2019s outside edge and having him caught at first slip, with the all-rounder\u2019s resistance ending at 31 off 92 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief Scores: South Africa 159 and 153 in 54 overs (Temba Bavuma 55 not out, Corbin Bosch 25; Ravindra Jadeja 4-50, Mohammed Siraj 2-2) beat India 189 and 93 in 35 overs (Washington Sundar 31, Axar Patel 26; Simon Harmer 4-21, Marco Jansen 2-15) by 30 runs<\/p>\r\n\r\n