IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2: SA 93/7 with a 63-run lead. Bumrah, Jadeja shine as match heads to a thrilling Day 3. Full scorecard, updates & highlights.

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Series: South Africa Tour of India 2025
Current Situation: South Africa 93/7 (2nd innings), lead by 63 runs

Introduction IND vs SA 1st Test

The first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens has turned into a gripping low-scoring contest. Over two days, bowlers from both sides have dominated, wickets have fallen in clusters, and partnerships have struggled to survive long spells. At stumps on Day 2, South Africa hold a slim but valuable 63-run lead, finishing at 93/7 after being bowled out for 159 earlier.

India responded with 189, gaining a 30-run lead, but South Africa’s second innings collapse has kept the match evenly balanced. With batting already tough on this worn Kolkata pitch, Day 3 promises a decisive battle.

Full Match Summary (Till Day 2)

South Africa 1st Innings – Bowled Out for 159

South Africa’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired as India’s pacers and spinners combined brilliantly.

Key Performers (SA – 1st Innings):

Tony de Zorzi – 24 (55)
Ryan Rickelton – 23 (22)
Wiaan Mulder – 24 (51)
Tristan Stubbs – 15 (74)*

Indian Bowling (SA – 1st Innings):

Jasprit Bumrah – 5/27 (14)
A magical spell where Bumrah swung, seamed, and destroyed the middle order.
Mohammed Siraj – 2/47 (12)
Kuldeep Yadav – 2/36 (14)
Axar Patel – 1/21 (6.2)

South Africa were bundled out in 55 overs, managing only 159.

India 1st Innings – 189 All Out

India began cautiously but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and KL Rahul held the innings together, but no partnership went big enough to dominate.

Top Scores (India – 1st Innings):

KL Rahul – 39 (119)
A gritty knock in tough batting conditions.
Washington Sundar – 29 (82)
Vital resistance in the middle order.
Rishabh Pant – 27 (24)
A quick cameo keeping scoring alive.
Ravindra Jadeja – 27 (45)

South African Bowling (India – 1st Innings):

Simon Harmer – 4/30 (15.2)
Smart, accurate, and used the rough superbly.
Marco Jansen – 3/35 (15)
Maharaj – 1/66 (16)
Mulder – 0/15 (5)
Corbin Bosch – 1/32 (11)

India ended with 189, taking a crucial 30-run lead.

South Africa 2nd Innings – 93/7 at Stumps (Lead: 63 Runs)

South Africa’s second innings started poorly again as India’s spinners and Bumrah piled pressure.

Fall of Key Wickets:

Rickelton – 11 (lbw b Kuldeep)
Aiden Markram – 4 (c Dhruv Jurel b Jadeja)
Mulder – 11 (c Pant b Jadeja)
de Zorzi – 2 (c Dhruv Jurel b Jadeja)
Stubbs – 5 (b Jadeja)
Verreynne – 9 (lbw b Axar)
Marco Jansen – 13 (c Rahul b Kuldeep)

Current Batter:

Temba Bavuma (c) – 29(78)*
Trying to hold the innings together patiently.

Indian Bowling (SA – 2nd Innings):

Ravindra Jadeja – 4/29 (13)
Vintage Jadeja – flight, bite, accuracy.
Kuldeep Yadav – 2/12 (5)
Deadly turner on this surface.
Axar Patel – 1/30 (11)
Consistent as ever.
Bumrah – 0/14 (6)
Tight and threatening spells.

Match Situation – What Happens Next?

South Africa have only Harmer and Maharaj left to support Bavuma. With the pitch getting slower and sharper, anything above 110–120 could challenge India in the fourth innings.

India will aim to finish the innings quickly and chase a manageable target. However, pressure in low-scoring Tests can flip games instantly.

This match is perfectly poised for a thrilling Day 3.

Key Highlights So Far

✅ Dominant bowling from both teams

✅ Bumrah’s 5-for sets tone

⚡ Jadeja’s 4-wicket burst dents SA again

📉 Batters struggling for partnerships

🏏 Bavuma’s patience is keeping SA alive

🔥 Low-scoring classic unfolding at Eden Gardens

Stats: Important Partnerships

South Africa – 1st Innings

Markram & Rickelton – 57(63)
de Zorzi & Mulder – 43(83)
Verreynne & Stubbs – 26(70)

India – 1st Innings

Sundar & Rahul – 57(164)
Pant & Rahul – 30(30)

South Africa – 2nd Innings

Stubbs & Bavuma – 20(37)
Verreynne & Bavuma – 15(29)
Marco Jansen & Bavuma – 16(37)

Likely Day 3 Scenario

If SA score 30–40 more:

India will face a tricky chase of 90–110.

If SA collapse early:

India will be favourites to wrap up the match quickly.

If Bavuma plays a captain’s knock (50–70+):

This match could completely turn around.

FAQs

1. Who is currently leading the match?

South Africa lead by 63 runs, but India are still slightly ahead considering SA are 93/7.

2. Who is the best performer so far?

Jasprit Bumrah with his 5/27, and Ravindra Jadeja with 4/29 in the second innings.

3. What target can trouble India?

Anything around 120–150 would be very challenging on this pitch.

4. Is the pitch difficult to bat on?

Yes. Variable bounce, turn, and seam movement have made survival hard for every batter.

5. Can South Africa still win?

Yes. If Bavuma adds 30–40 more with the tail, India will face a tough chase.

6. When will Day 3 start?

Day 3 begins at 9:30 AM LOCAL.