South Africa captain Temba Bavuma delivered a measured assessment after his team pulled off a stunning 30-run win over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens. The victory was historic not only because it ended a long winless run in India, but also because it highlighted how the visitors adapted better to conditions India themselves had requested.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Bavuma acknowledged that South Africa had beaten India at their own game. he said. His composed 55 off 136 balls in the low-scoring contest proved decisive, showing patience and discipline on a pitch that offered sharp turn, inconsistent bounce, and patches of unpredictable skidding conditions India struggled to navigate.

The Eden Gardens surface became the defining talking point of the match. Whil

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