Archive · 17 Nov 2025
South Africa's Historic Test Win in India
South Africa's cricket team won a big game in India for the first time in 15 years!
Their captain, Temba Bavuma, scored a lot of points, and the team worked together really well to win.
Now, they want to win the whole series against India, which would be a really big deal.
They believe they can do it because they play well as a team.
South Africa won the first Test against India in Kolkata by 30 runs
Captain Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten 55, setting a target of 124
Bowlers, led by Simon Harmer, defended the total, dismissing India within 35 overs
Head coach Shukri Conrad praised the team's resilience, unity, and belief in their win
South Africa aims to win the entire series, not just a single Test match
- Who
- South Africa cricket team and head coach Shukri Conrad
- What
- Secured a historic Test win in India and are aiming for a series victory
- When
- Following the first Test match in Kolkata, with the second Test starting November 22
- Where
- Kolkata (first Test), Guwahati (second Test)
- Why
- To achieve a rare Test series win in India, building on the momentum from their breakthrough Kolkata victory
South Africa's Strengths
South Africa's Challenges
Team's Belief and Resilience
South Africa's Strengths
South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad highlights the team's strong belief and ability to pull together as a unit, showing resilience and a refusal to give up, which he believes compensates for any potential lack of individual ability.
South Africa's Challenges
Conrad acknowledges that the team might not possess the same level of individual ability as some other teams, suggesting they 'haven't tapped that ability yet.'
Praise for Bowlers' Effort
South Africa's Strengths
Conrad praised the bowlers, particularly Simon Harmer, for matching the intensity and maintaining pressure while defending a small total against India's spinners and pace bowlers.
South Africa's Challenges
He noted the challenging conditions, including prodigious turn from Indian spinners and the effectiveness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with the new ball and reverse-swing.
- Match Result
- South Africa won by 30 runs
- Series Score
- South Africa leads 1-0
- Notable Achievement
- First Test win on Indian soil in 15 years
- Captain's Performance
- Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten 55
- Head Coach's Focus
- Securing a series win in India
- Previous Series Win in India
- 2000
Sources
Temba Bavuma: South Africa’s Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win
'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach
'We had to...': Bavuma hints at a shocking truth
IND vs SA: India Test Captain Shubman Gill Discharged From Hospital
Temba Bavuma praised for grit as South Africa seal historic Eden Test win over India - Telegraph India
'We Still Find...': Kagiso Rabada Hails South Africa's Spirit During Kolkata Test, Lavishes Praise on Captain Temba Bavuma
After Kolkata win, South Africa eye series clincher in Guwahati
