On a crumbling rank turner at Eden Gardens, memories of Chennai 2021 and Mumbai 2024 resurfaced for India as Simon Harmer masterminded a brilliant defence of 123, delivering South Africa their first Test win on Indian soil since 2010.

South Africa sealed a 30-run victory in the opening Test on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Set 124 to win on a treacherous pitch, India were bundled out for 93, with Washington Sundar's gritty 31 standing alone amid an otherwise faltering batting effort.

Harmer finished with a four-wicket haul, but it was Marco Jansen who set the tone for the ambush. His long strides, heavy lengths and steep bounce from the High Court End rattled India before the spinners took over. With the chase barely underway, the 2.06m left-armer removed both openers insi

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