India took complete and dramatic control of the first Test against South Africa on Day 2 in Kolkata, thanks to an impressive spell of spin bowling from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja at Eden Gardens. The Indian team first built a significant first-innings lead and then left the Proteas in a precarious position at 93/7 by the end of the day, with the visitors clinging to a fragile 63-run advantage.

The day commenced with India trailing South Africa's modest first-innings score of 159. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant ignited the innings, making history by surpassing Virender Sehwag to become India’s all-time leading six-hitter in Test cricket. His typically aggressive knock of 27 runs off 24 balls helped India surpass the Proteas' total, eventually finishing at 198 and securing a crucial 39-

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