Simon Harmer had played in the 2015 series against India, and took five in the first Test in Mohali, and then five in the third fixture in Nagpur.

Simon Harmer was in top form on Day 2 of the opening Test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata on Saturday. The South African spinner caused total destruction, taking four wickets. He accounted for the key dismissals of Washington Sundar (29), Ravindra Jadeja (27), Dhruv Jurel (14) and Axar Patel (16).

After South Africa was bowled out for 159 in the first innings, India's batting order had the chance to have a huge lead, but then ended up being ahead by only 30 runs. Harmer was the trump card for the visitors, and he made that possible.

He made his return to the South African team for the first time in 2022 since signing a Kolpak

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