Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Simon Harmer's Match-Winning Spell & South Africa's Celebration
Simon Harmer, a South African cricket player, had a great game against India.
He bowled really well and helped his team win.
After the game, he and his teammates celebrated by having some drinks.
He thinks the next game might be on a tricky pitch.
Harmer used to play for another team in England, but now he's back playing for South Africa.
He's happy to be back and is working hard to be the best bowler he can be.
Simon Harmer took 8 wickets in the Kolkata Test, helping South Africa lead 1-0 against India
Harmer celebrated the victory with teammates, having a couple of beers and planning golf
He expects an uncertain pitch in Guwahati, with India aiming to bounce back
Harmer opened up about his journey back to the national side, citing improvement and desire
He signed a Kolpak deal, preventing him from playing for South Africa, but always aimed to return
- Who
- South African spinner Simon Harmer
- What
- Took 8 wickets in the Kolkata Test, helping South Africa lead 1-0 against India
- When
- Kolkata Test, 2022
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To win the Test match and the series against India
Harmer's View on Celebration
Harmer's View on Next Match
Celebration
Harmer's View on Celebration
Had a couple of beers with teammates after the win
Harmer's View on Next Match
Planned to play golf
Next Match
Harmer's View on Celebration
Expects an uncertain pitch in Guwahati
Harmer's View on Next Match
Believes India will aim to bounce back
- Player
- Simon Harmer
- Match
- Kolkata Test vs India
- Wickets in Match
- 8 wickets
- Next Venue
- Guwahati, India
- Kolpak Deal
- Signed with Essex, preventing international play for South Africa
Sources
‘Umami’ to off-spin: The unique India link behind Simon Harmer’s match-winning spell in Kolkata Test
Simon Harmer kept it simple: In scripting South Africa’s famous win over India, and in rediscovering himself to make Test comeback
