Simon Harmer 's exceptional bowling performance, with eight wickets in the match, guided South Africa to a dramatic 30-run victory over India in the first Test, completed within three days. India faced a challenging target of 124 runs but managed only 93 runs. The team was notably missing captain Shubman Gill, who was hospitalised due to a neck injury from Saturday. Harmer, who took 4-30 in India's first innings, delivered crucial blows in the second session, including dismissing Rishabh Pant through a caught and bowled for just two runs. Keshav Maharaj sealed South Africa's victory with two consecutive wickets, sparking celebrations as the reigning world Test champions took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Washington Sundar tried to stabilise India's chase but fell

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