Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 16 (ANI): South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the first Test of the two-match series as India failed to chase down the target of 124 in the fourth innings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the win, South Africa registered their first Test win on Indian soil in 15 years, since 2010. After the defeat, Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant said that the team did not capitalise well and should have chased the target.

On Day 3, India needed 124 runs to win after they bowled South Africa out for 153 runs. Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul lost their wickets early as India were reduced to 1-2 within three overs. While Washington Sundar (31) batted with resistance, the rest of the batting crumbled to the Proteas bowling attack, especially the off-s

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