Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Jadeja Claims Milestone Despite India's Test Defeat to South Africa
In a cricket match in Kolkata, the Indian team lost to South Africa by 30 runs.
Although India lost, one of their players, Ravindra Jadeja, did something special.
He took wickets and now has more wickets in India than another famous Indian player, Harbhajan Singh.
Only two other Indian players have taken more wickets in India.
South Africa's spinner, Simon Harmer, was the best player of the match because he took many wickets.
The next match will be in Guwahati.
India lost to South Africa by 30 runs in the first Test match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
South Africa takes a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
Ravindra Jadeja surpassed Harbhajan Singh to become third in the list of Indian players with the most wickets in India across all formats, with 381 wickets.
Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match for his eight wickets in the Test.
Jasprit Bumrah took a five-wicket haul in South Africa's first innings, while Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets in their second innings.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- First Test match of a series, resulting in India's defeat and Ravindra Jadeja achieving a bowling milestone.
- When
- Sunday, November 16
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why
- South Africa won by 30 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series, while Ravindra Jadeja surpassed Harbhajan Singh for third most wickets in India across all formats.
India
South Africa
Match Outcome
India
Suffered a 30-run defeat in the first Test.
South Africa
Secured a 30-run victory in the first Test.
First Innings Bowling
India
Dismissed South Africa for 159, with Jasprit Bumrah taking a five-wicket haul.
South Africa
Scored 159, restricted by India's bowling.
First Innings Batting
India
Scored 189, taking a slender lead, with KL Rahul scoring 39 and Simon Harmer taking four wickets.
South Africa
Scored 159, with Simon Harmer taking four wickets and restricting India's score.
Second Innings Bowling
India
Conceded 153 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja taking four wickets.
South Africa
Scored 153, anchored by Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55, with Ravindra Jadeja taking four wickets.
- Match
- India vs South Africa, 1st Test Match
- Result
- South Africa won by 30 runs
- Series Lead
- South Africa leads 1-0
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date
- Sunday, November 16
- Player of the Match
- Simon Harmer (South Africa)
- Ravindra Jadeja's Wickets (in India)
- 381
- South Africa 1st Innings Score
- 159
- India 1st Innings Score
- 189
- South Africa 2nd Innings Score
- 153
Sources
India A vs South Africa A 2nd Unofficial ODI Live Cricket Streaming: How to watch IND-A vs SA-A match today?
Gaikwad, Rana star as India A crush SA A
Despite India's Defeat To South Africa In Kolkata Test, Ravindra Jadeja Overtakes Harbhajan Singh To Claim Unique Milestone
