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South Africa defeated India in the 1st Test at Kolkata

The hosts failed to chase down the target of 124

Both teams will meet again for the 2nd Test in Guwahati from November 22 onwards

India lost the first Test against South Africa by 30 runs inside three days as a capacity Kolkata crowd stood in silence after the dramatic Eden Gardens collapse.

Chasing a 124-run target on a treacherous surface, India were dismissed for 93 all out in 35 overs for their first victory in India in 15 years.

With the win, the ICC World Test champions have taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The two teams will now head to Guwahati for the second match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, starting November 22.

Day 3 began with India sniffing a win, the most likely result consi

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