India vs South Africa Test: South Africa reach 105 for 3 at lunch on opening day

Venue: Eden Gardens Kolkata

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Bumrah Strikes Again! De Zorzi Departs! | South Africa - 120/5 (32.3)

November 14, 2025 12:39 pm

Jasprit Bumrah traps Tony de Zorzi LBW for 24 runs off 55 balls. A crucial breakthrough for India, putting South Africa under immense pressure.

Bumrah errs, wide adds to SA total | South Africa - 120/4 (32.2)

November 14, 2025 12:38 pm

Jasprit Bumrah bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to South Africa's score. A rare lapse in accuracy from the Indian pacer.

No-ball and runs for South Africa | South Africa - 117/4 (30.4)

November 14, 2025 12:30 pm

Jasprit Bumrah bowls a no-ball, giving South Africa an extra delivery and two runs. Tristan Stubbs gets off the mark with this, a much-needed relief for the new batsman.

Kuldeep Yadav Strikes Again! Mulder Departs LBW! | South Africa - 114/4 (29.5)

November 14, 2025 12:25 pm

Kuldeep Yadav delivers a crucial blow, trapping Wiaan Mulder plumb in front for 24 runs. The umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger, sending Mulder back to the pavilion.

Kuldeep Yadav Traps Mulder LBW! | South Africa - 114/4 (29.5)

November 14, 2025 12:23 pm

Kuldeep Yadav delivers a beauty, trapping Wiaan Mulder plumb in front for an LBW. A crucial breakthrough for India, sending Mulder back to the pavilion for 24 runs.

De Zorzi Breaks the Chains with a Boundary! | South Africa - 110/3 (28.4)

November 14, 2025 12:17 pm

Tony de Zorzi finds the boundary against Jasprit Bumrah, a much-needed four to ease the pressure and get the scoreboard moving for South Africa. This shot will certainly boost his confidence.

Washington Sundar Introduced into the Attack | South Africa - 102/3(26.0)

November 14, 2025 11:28 am

Washington Sundar has been brought into the bowling attack, replacing one of the earlier bowlers. This is a strategic move by the Indian team to introduce a new option.

South Africa Reaches 100! | South Africa - 100/3 (24.3)

November 14, 2025 11:22 am

South Africa reaches the triple-figure mark, a significant milestone in their innings. The partnership between Mulder and de Zorzi is slowly building.

De Zorzi breaks free with a massive SIX! | South Africa - 93/3 (21.2)

November 14, 2025 11:11 am

Tony de Zorzi smashes Kuldeep Yadav for a massive six, finally finding some momentum after a slow start. This powerful hit brings some much-needed runs for South Africa.

Jadeja bowls a Maiden Over! | South Africa - 87/3 (21.0)

November 14, 2025 11:10 am

Ravindra Jadeja starts his spell with a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run and piling pressure on the South African batsmen. A fantastic display of control and accuracy.

Mulder finds the boundary! | South Africa - 82/3 (18.0)

November 14, 2025 10:57 am

Wiaan Mulder hits a crucial boundary off Kuldeep Yadav, providing some much-needed momentum for South Africa after a period of tight bowling. He moves to 14 runs.

Mulder finds the boundary! | South Africa - 75/3 (16.2)

November 14, 2025 9:33 am

Wiaan Mulder smashes a much-needed boundary off Mohammed Siraj, easing some pressure on South Africa after losing Bavuma. He moves to 10 runs.

Kuldeep Strikes! Bavuma Departs! | South Africa - 71/3 (16.0)

November 14, 2025 9:46 am

Kuldeep Yadav gets the breakthrough for India! Temba Bavuma is caught by Dhruv Jurel, falling for just 3 runs. A massive wicket for India, as South Africa loses its third.

Mulder breaks the shackles with a boundary! | South Africa - 66/2 (13.3)

November 14, 2025 9:46 am

Wiaan Mulder hits a crucial boundary off Kuldeep Yadav, bringing some much-needed runs for South Africa after a period of tight bowling and wickets. This four will help to release some pressure.

Bumrah Strikes Again! Markram Departs | South Africa - 62/2 (12.1)

November 14, 2025 9:55 am

Jasprit Bumrah claims his second wicket, dismissing Aiden Markram! A sharp catch by Rishabh Pant behind the stumps sends Markram back to the pavilion for 31 runs. This is a huge breakthrough for India.

Markram finds the boundary! | South Africa - 61/1 (11.2)

November 14, 2025 9:58 am

Aiden Markram hits a well-timed four off Axar Patel, keeping the scoreboard ticking for South Africa. This boundary helps release some pressure after the recent wicket.

Bumrah's Brilliance: Rickelton Bowled! | South Africa - 57/1 (10.3)

November 14, 2025 9:58 am

Jasprit Bumrah delivers a sensational ball, clean bowling Ryan Rickelton for 23 runs. A crucial breakthrough for India, breaking the opening partnership.

Bumrah Strikes! Rickelton Bowled! | South Africa - 57/1 (10.3)

November 14, 2025 10:03 am

Jasprit Bumrah delivers a sensational ball that nips back sharply, beating Ryan Rickelton's bat and rattling the stumps. Rickelton is bowled for 23 runs off 22 balls, including 4 fours.

Markram unleashes a massive six! | South Africa - 57/0 (9.4)

November 14, 2025 10:06 am

Aiden Markram dispatches Axar Patel for a huge six, showcasing his growing confidence. This powerful shot adds crucial runs to the scoreboard.

Fifty-Run Partnership for South Africa! | South Africa - 47/0 (9.1)

November 14, 2025 10:06 am

Aiden Markram (20 runs off 37 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (23 runs off 19 balls) have brought up a crucial 51-run partnership for South Africa off 56 balls, providing a solid start to their innings.

Fifty Up for South Africa with Four Byes! | South Africa - 51/0 (9.2)

November 14, 2025 10:12 am

A lucky break for South Africa! The ball beats everyone and races to the boundary for four byes, bringing up the team's fifty! These bonus runs are always welcome.

Rickelton smashes a boundary! | South Africa - 47/0 (9.0)

November 14, 2025 10:13 am

Ryan Rickelton dispatches a well-pitched delivery from Jasprit Bumrah for a crucial boundary, pushing South Africa's score forward. He is now on 23 runs from 19 balls.

Markram Finds His Flow with Consecutive Fours! | South Africa - 39/0 (7.5)

November 14, 2025 10:13 am

Aiden Markram hits his second consecutive boundary off Axar Patel, showcasing renewed confidence after a slow start. This brings much-needed momentum to the South African innings.

Markram Finds the Boundary! | South Africa - 35/0 (7.4)

November 14, 2025 10:14 am

Aiden Markram finally finds his rhythm and dispatches Axar Patel for a much-needed boundary! After a cautious start, this four will surely boost his confidence and get the scoreboard moving for South Africa.

Bumrah's Brilliant Maiden Over! | South Africa - 31/0 (7.0)

November 14, 2025 10:18 am

Jasprit Bumrah bowls a fantastic maiden over, completely stifling Ryan Rickelton. His accuracy and control have been exceptional, building immense pressure on the South African openers.

Markram unleashes another boundary! | South Africa - 31/0 (6.0)

November 14, 2025 10:19 am

Aiden Markram follows up his first boundary with another powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This brings confidence back to the South African opener after a slow start.

Markram breaks the duck with a boundary! | South Africa - 27/0 (5.5)

November 14, 2025 10:23 am

Aiden Markram finally gets off the mark with a well-timed boundary! After facing 22 deliveries without a run, this four will certainly boost his confidence and ease the pressure.

Rickelton finds the boundary again! | South Africa - 22/0 (5.2)

November 14, 2025 10:25 am

Ryan Rickelton hits another superb boundary off Mohammed Siraj. He's looking in fine form, finding the gaps with precision and keeping the scoreboard moving for South Africa.

Rickelton finds his rhythm with back-to-back boundaries! | South Africa - 14/0 (3.2)

November 14, 2025 10:34 am

Ryan Rickelton unleashes another superb shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for his second consecutive four! This will certainly boost his confidence and put some pressure back on the Indian bowlers.

Rickelton Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | South Africa - 10/0 (3.1)

November 14, 2025 10:47 am

Ryan Rickelton finally finds the boundary, smashing a much-needed four off Mohammed Siraj. This will ease some pressure on the South African openers and get the scoreboard moving.

Early Byes for South Africa! | South Africa - 0/0 (0.1)

November 14, 2025 10:49 am

A streaky start for South Africa as a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah goes past Aiden Markram and the keeper, racing away for four byes. These unexpected runs get South Africa off the mark in the very first over.

First Ball of the Match: Bumrah to Markram | South Africa - 0/0 (0.1)

November 14, 2025 10:57 am

Jasprit Bumrah opens the bowling for India, delivering a good length ball to Aiden Markram who defends it solidly. A watchful start for South Africa.