South Africa achieved a stunning 30-run victory over India in the first Test match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 16, 2025. This win marks South Africa’s first Test match victory on Indian soil in 15 years, a momentous occasion for the Proteas. The match, a low-scoring thriller, lasted just over two days, with all innings falling below 200 runs.
South African spinner Simon Harmer was the star of the match, taking eight wickets and earning the man-of-the-match title. His outstanding bowling performance dismantled the Indian batting lineup, which struggled significantly, being all out for just 93 runs in their second innings. India’s captain, Shubman Gill, was hospitalized with neck spasms and was unable to bat in the crucial moments of the game.
Key highlights of the match include:
- South Africa taking a first-innings lead by bundling out India for 159 runs
- Restricting India to 93 runs in the second innings
- South Africa winning the match by 30 runs
- South Africa leading the two-match Test series 1-0
- South Africa moving to the second position in the ICC World Test Championship standings
The dramatic outcome has sparked intense discussions in the cricket community, highlighting South Africa’s resilience and India’s batting challenges on the Eden Gardens pitch. Stay tuned to Questiqa World News for more latest updates.
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