South Africa Secures First Test Victory in India Since 2010, Edges Closer to World Championship Glory
The Proteas have secured their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they pulled off a thrilling 30-run win over hosts India in Kolkata. In a low-scoring match, South Africa had initially trailed by 30 runs on the first day but managed to reverse that margin to secure the victory.
Veteran spinner Simon Harmer played a pivotal role in the Proteas' success, taking four wickets in each innings for match figures of 8-51. His counterpart in India's second innings, Keshav Maharaj, also contributed with two wickets for 37 runs.
India struggled to get past South Africa's bowlers, losing their last five wickets in just eight overs. The hosts were also a batter short after captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury and retired hurt on day two.
Despite the Proteas' dominant performance, Temba Bavuma and Corbin Bosch played crucial roles with bat for South Africa. Bavuma forged his way to a defiant 55 not out from 136 balls while Bosch provided some much-needed support with 25 runs.
This win marks a significant milestone for the Proteas, who are now closer to winning the World Test Championship title. The second and final Test in Guwahati begins on November 22nd, where South Africa will look to build on this momentum and secure their place in cricket history.
With Harmer's incredible performance, South Africa has shown that they can compete with any team on their home soil. As the Proteas continue their journey towards World Championship glory, fans from around the world are eagerly watching their next move.
The Proteas have secured their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they pulled off a thrilling 30-run win over hosts India in Kolkata. In a low-scoring match, South Africa had initially trailed by 30 runs on the first day but managed to reverse that margin to secure the victory.
Veteran spinner Simon Harmer played a pivotal role in the Proteas' success, taking four wickets in each innings for match figures of 8-51. His counterpart in India's second innings, Keshav Maharaj, also contributed with two wickets for 37 runs.
India struggled to get past South Africa's bowlers, losing their last five wickets in just eight overs. The hosts were also a batter short after captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury and retired hurt on day two.
Despite the Proteas' dominant performance, Temba Bavuma and Corbin Bosch played crucial roles with bat for South Africa. Bavuma forged his way to a defiant 55 not out from 136 balls while Bosch provided some much-needed support with 25 runs.
This win marks a significant milestone for the Proteas, who are now closer to winning the World Test Championship title. The second and final Test in Guwahati begins on November 22nd, where South Africa will look to build on this momentum and secure their place in cricket history.
With Harmer's incredible performance, South Africa has shown that they can compete with any team on their home soil. As the Proteas continue their journey towards World Championship glory, fans from around the world are eagerly watching their next move.
they were in trouble after day 1 but harmer's spell changed everything! his stats are insane 8-51 for match figures 
and india was totally dominated by them. 5 wickets lost in just 8 overs? that's crazy 
i'm loving the proteas' chances of winning the world championship now they've got this momentum going 
lets see if they can keep it up at the final test in guwahati 
And Temba Bavuma's defiant 55 not out from 136 balls was the perfect response to India's early lead. I'm literally rooting for them now 
Can't wait to see what happens in the next match in Guwahati, fingers crossed they can take it all the way! 
corbin bosch too played a great supporting role, hope south africa can keep up the momentum in the next test in guwahati 
temba bavuma and corbin bosch were also super clutch with the bat, they played some amazing shots! 
this win puts south africa one step closer to winning that world test championship title 
. i'm loving the momentum for south africa right now, they're really making a statement in this world championship 
. lets hope they can keep it up and bring home that title 
they just cant seem to get it right when playin away from home... and shubman gill got hurt? that's a bummer for them 
anyway, south africa's on fire atm 
gotta say, harmer's been the difference maker all tour... 8-51 is no joke! 
can't wait to see what happens next in guwahati 
, and Temba Bavuma's 55 not out was pure magic 
. India just got destroyed by their own spinners 
. The Proteas are now so close to that World Championship title 
. I'm literally hyped for the next match 
! i'm hyped for them but at the same time, i'm a bit worried about how they're gonna handle the pressure in the final test. those 5 wickets fallen in 8 overs by india was insane 
and if simon harmer can keep up that form, south africa's got this 
still, it's an amazing win for the proteas and i'm loving every minute of it 
I mean, it's about time, right? And Simon Harmer was on fire! 8-51 is no joke for any bowler, let alone a spinner. I'm surprised they didn't get more wickets though, considering how well South Africa's bowlers performed.
I'm still buzzing about this win, it's like a dream come true for all Proteas fans! I mean, we've been waiting so long to see them get a victory in India and finally, they did it 
. Simon Harmer is the real MVP here, his performance was incredible and showed us that South Africa can definitely compete with any team on their home soil 
. The guys are really showing their skill and determination, and it's awesome to see Temba Bavuma and Corbin Bosch stepping up to the plate 
. Can't wait for the next match in Guwahati!
temba bavuma & corbin bosch played such a crucial role too, cant wait to see what they do next