Kolkata, Nov 15 (UN) The afternoon session of Day 2 at the Eden Gardens belonged to Simon Harmer, whose incisive spin bowling turned the game firmly in South Africa’s favour.

By tea, India’s innings had crumbled to 189 for 9 in 62.2 overs, with Harmer claiming key wickets and exploiting the vulnerabilities of the lower order. His sharp deliveries sent back Dhruv Jurel and Axar Patel, while Ravindra Jadeja had earlier been trapped LBW off Harmer’s off-spin after a review failed to overturn the decision.

The left-arm spinner’s combination of flight, bounce, and precise line ensured that India could not recover from a promising start, leaving the tail exposed in a dramatic collapse.

Earlier in the innings, India had shown glimpses of control and attacking intent. KL Rahul top-scored with

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