Daijiworld Media Network - Guwahati

Guwahati, Nov 22: Kuldeep Yadav delivered a superb three-wicket spell to headline India’s disciplined bowling display on Day 1 of the first-ever Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, restricting South Africa to 247/6 in 81.5 overs before bad light brought an early close.

The left-arm wrist-spinner finished with 3/48, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja claimed a wicket each. Despite every South African batter getting a start, none managed to convert it into a fifty, allowing India to maintain control throughout the day.

With the visitors now into the lower order, India will aim to wrap up the innings quickly on Day 2.

South Africa enjoyed a steady start after opting to bat, with openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton negotiat

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