Archive · 16 Nov 2025
South Africa Sets India 124-Run Target in Tense First Test
In the first Test match between India and South Africa, South Africa's team batted again.
Even though the playing field was tricky, they managed to score 153 runs.
Their captain, Temba Bavuma, was the best player, scoring 55 runs and not getting out.
Because of this, they have given India a challenge to score 124 runs to win the game.
India's bowler Ravindra Jadeja did a great job, taking 4 wickets.
However, India's main player, Shubman Gill, got hurt and cannot play anymore in this match.
The game is now very close, with India needing 124 runs to win.
South Africa set India a target of 124 runs to win the first Test.
South Africa was bowled out for 153 in their second innings on Day 3.
Temba Bavuma top-scored for South Africa with an unbeaten 55.
Ravindra Jadeja was the leading bowler for India, taking four wickets.
India's captain, Shubman Gill, has been ruled out of the rest of the match due to a neck injury.
- Who
- South Africa, India, Temba Bavuma, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill
- What
- South Africa set India a 124-run target to win the first Test after scoring 153 in their second innings on a testing pitch.
- When
- Day 3 of the first Test, on Sunday.
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Why
- South Africa batted to a second innings score of 153, giving India a chaseable target.
Pitch Conditions
Match Performance
Pitch Difficulty
Pitch Conditions
The pitch is described as 'testing', making it difficult for batters.
Match Performance
Despite the challenging conditions, South Africa managed to go past 150 in their second innings, with their captain scoring a fifty.
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Match
- First Test: India vs. South Africa
- Target for India
- 124 runs
- South Africa's 2nd Innings Score
- 153 all out
- South Africa's 2nd Innings Top Scorer
- Temba Bavuma (55 not out)
- India's Best Bowler (2nd Innings)
- Ravindra Jadeja (4 wickets for 50 runs)
- India's Skipper Out of Match
- Shubman Gill (neck injury)
Sources
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India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 2 Live Score:KL Rahul, Washington Sundar Hopes To Get India To Lead
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Gill retires hurt after facing just three deliveries
Shubman Gill Retires Hurt With Neck Sprain
South Africa fight back as India slump to 138/4 at lunch; Gill retires hurt
Gill retires hurt as India reach 138 for 4 at lunch
Ind vs SA,1st Test: Why did Shubman Gill retire hurt early in the innings?
PICS: Spinners lead South Africa's fightback on Day 2
1st Test: Bumrah fifer rattles SA as India dominate Day 1
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Shubman Gill retires hurt with neck sprain as India reach 138/4 in reply to South Africa’s 159
Harmer, Jansen shine as SA bundle out India for 189
1st Test: Shubman Gill admitted to hospital for neck spasm, day three availability unknown
India vs South Africa LIVE Cricket Score, 1st Test Day 3 Updates: India on cusp of win; Shubman Gill injured
India batters struggle against spin at Eden as home dominance on turning tracks questioned - Telegraph India
Shubman Gill hospitalised after neck injury, ruled out of first Test
IND vs SA: Shubman Gill to miss remainder of Kolkata Test, currently under observation in hospital
1st Test: Gill ruled out for rest of the match due to neck injury, says BCCI
Googly that stumped the hosts: Bid to make Eden pitch spinner-friendly backfires - Telegraph India
