It was the Proteas’ first test win on Indian soil in 15 years, as the hosts collapsed to 93 all out in the second innings and failed to chase down the 124-run target at Eden Gardens

xKOLKATA: South Africa beat India by 30 runs to win the first cricket test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Sunday.

It was the Proteas’ first test win on Indian soil in 15 years, as the hosts collapsed to 93 all out in the second innings and failed to chase down the 124-run target at Eden Gardens.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 4-21 in 14 overs, while left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj picked 2-37. All-rounder Marco Jansen also took 2-15 as the world test champions completed a remarkable win in less than three days.

India was a batter short as skipper Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck spasm whilst

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