South Africa completed a remarkable win in a low-scoring thriller, defending a modest target as India collapsed on a turning Eden Gardens pitch, handing the hosts their first defeat at the venue in 13 years.

India, who began the morning as favourites after a 15-wicket second day, bundled South Africa out for 153 as spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav ran through the innings.

Chasing 124, India folded for 93 as Simon Harmer’s four-for and Marco Jansen’s early double strike — removing openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul — triggered a collapse that gave South Africa a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. It was South Africa’s first Test win in India in 15 years.

Temba Bavuma’s gritty innings, supported crucially by Bosch, had earlier lifted South Africa to a total their bowlers could

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