Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked four wickets as India were bowled out for 189 in 62.2 overs and took a slender 30-run lead over South Africa on day two of first Test at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Much like South Africa’s first innings on day one, India’s batting display was marked by modest contributions and a lack of substantial partnerships, with the 57-run stand between KL Rahul and Washington Sundar being the highest partnership.

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Rahul was the only batter from India to cross the 30-run mark, as the hosts’ innings unravelled quickly – from 153/4, India lost their last five wickets for just 36 runs to be dismissed for 189.

With the contest finely balanced, the hosts hold a narrow advantage, though they are currently without Shubman Gill, who retired hurt on four due

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