India took the opening day’s honours, thanks to a devastating spell from Jasprit Bumrah (5 for 27) to skittle South Africa for a mere 159 at Eden Gardens here on Friday. The hosts, however, suffered an early setback in reply, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal but KL Rahul and Washington Sundar, a surprise elevation to the No.3 spot, ensured no further damage to end the day at 37/1, trailing the Proteas by 122 runs.

Opting to bat on a pitch offering two-paced bounce and occasional low bounce, the visitors appeared poised for a strong total at 57 without loss after the 10th over. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram looked assured during a fluent opening stand, the first fifty-run partnership for South Africa in India after 17 innings.

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