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  Lowest targets India failed to chase in Test cricket, Kolkata defeat ranks new low

  Cricket | November 16, 2025 16:16 IST

  India were bowled out for 93 as they failed to chase down 124 against South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata. The hosts have now gone down 0-1 in the series and have hit a new low after losing the Kolkata Test.

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  WTC Points Table update after India's shock defeat to South Africa in first Test in Kolkata

  Cricket | November 26, 2025 14:34 IST

  South Africa handed a shock defeat to India in the first Test of the two-match series in Kolkata, thereby rising a couple of spots in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The target of 124 eventually proved to be too much for India on a tricky surface as the hosts fell short by 30 runs.

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  Injured captain Shubman Gill ruled out of remainder of Kolkata Test against South Africa

  Cricket | November 16, 2025 9:49 IST

  Indian captain Shubman Gill will play no further part in the remainder of the ongoing first Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Kolkata. Gill suffered a neck spasm just three balls into his innings and didn't come out to bat on Day 2, before being admitted to the hospital.

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  Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes second player in world to achieve massive Test record

  Cricket | November 15, 2025 16:18 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball in the second innings and put up a crucial cameo in the first as he registered a couple of major records in the first Test between India and South Africa in Kolkata.

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  Shubman Gill suffers neck strain on Day 2 of first Test vs South Africa, BCCI shares medical update

  Cricket | November 15, 2025 13:01 IST

  India faced an early blow on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test as captain Shubman Gill retired hurt with a neck strain shortly after arriving at the crease. BCCI shared a medical update stating that his progress is being monitored.

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  SA coach addresses elephant in the room, Bumrah's 'bauna' remark for Bavuma on Day 1 of Kolkata Test

  Cricket | November 15, 2025 8:13 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah owned the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, registering his 16th five-wicket haul. However, the Indian spearhead found himself on the receiving end of backlash after a controversial remark he made about the Proteas skipper, Temba Bavuma.

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  Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Mohammed Shami with five-wicket haul vs South Africa as India dominate

  Cricket | November 14, 2025 16:48 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was the star for India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He picked up a five-wicket haul, leading South Africa's demolition to just 159 runs after the visitors won the toss and opted to bat first.

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  When did India last play four spinners in their Test playing XI?

  Cricket | November 14, 2025 12:46 IST

  India decided to drop a surprise in their playing XI as Axar Patel earned a recall to the Test XI after more than 20 months, for the series opener against South Africa in Kolkata. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat, on what looked like a good surface.

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  IND vs SA 1st Test highlights: South Africa bowl India out for 93 in fourth innings to win

  Cricket | November 16, 2025 14:50 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja, Kolkata pitch and lack of application from South African batters all combined to see the visitors being ahead by just 63 runs in their second innings. India might not have Shubman Gill available for the third day, but South Africa will need something special to turn this around.

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  IND vs SA 1st Test pitch report: How will surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata play?

  Cricket | November 14, 2025 5:59 IST

  India and South Africa open their two-Test series at Eden Gardens, returning to Test action at the venue after six years. India, led by Shubman Gill, face a confident Proteas side under Temba Bavuma. The pitch is expected to aid pacers early and spinners from day three.

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  Will Kuldeep Yadav play first Test against South Africa? Analysis of India's predicted playing XI

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 23:17 IST

  India may decide between an extra spinner or pacer for the first Test vs South Africa, with Kuldeep Yadav’s selection uncertain. Dhruv Jurel is set to play at number six. Shubman Gill confirmed that the playing XI will be decided on the matchday morning.

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  Temba Bavuma, undefeated as captain in Test cricket, determined to win series vs India

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 22:19 IST

  South Africa captain Temba Bavuma aims to end a 13-year Test drought in India as the Proteas face India in a two-match series starting November 14. Unbeaten under his leadership, Bavuma’s side is confident and motivated to secure a historic win.

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  Shubman Gill set to become first Indian cricketer to record major milestone in first Test vs SA

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 21:57 IST

  India captain Shubman Gill aims to reach 3000 WTC runs in the first Test vs South Africa, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal plays his 27th Test at a unique venue. India’s playing XI will be finalised on match day, depending on pitch conditions.

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  Shubman Gill explains reason behind Mohammed Shami's absence in India Test squad for SA series

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 16:36 IST

  Shubman Gill explains the reason behind Mohammed Shami's absence from the Test squad. He also revealed that the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa is almost ready, but the team is currently contemplating between an extra pacer or spinner.

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  IND vs SA Test squad comparison: Jadeja-Axar vs Maharaj-Harmer, who is better? Know stats

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 16:05 IST

  The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is all set to commence on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Ahead of the series, let us have a look at the stats comparison between spinners from both sides.

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  South Africa coach 'quietly confident' of creating history in Test series vs India

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 13:00 IST

  South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad believes the upcoming India Test series is the biggest challenge of his coaching career. However, he is queity confident of his team creating history in India this time around with the better pack of spinners up their sleeves.

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  Hardik Pandya engages in intensive training; likely to feature in SMAT, white-ball series vs SA

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 23:54 IST

  Hardik Pandya is set to return to competitive cricket with Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from November 26, following a quadricep injury, and could feature in India’s ODI series against South Africa starting November 30.

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  Graeme Smith, Faf du Plessis offer key advice to South Africa players ahead of India tour

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 22:04 IST

  Former South Africa captains Graeme Smith and Faf du Plessis have urged the Proteas batters to start strong in the upcoming Test series against India, stressing that early momentum and top-order stability will be key to competing in challenging subcontinent conditions.

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  India release Nitish Kumar Reddy from squad ahead of 1st Test vs South Africa, Know why

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 19:38 IST

  Team India have released all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from the squad ahead of the first Test against South Africa, starting from November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The development comes hours after it was confirmed that Reddy might not get a chance to play the first Test.

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  Rishabh Pant set to break major Test record for India in first Test against South Africa

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 17:32 IST

  Rishabh Pant is set to break Virender Sehwag’s record for most Test sixes by an Indian in the first Test vs South Africa at Eden Gardens. Returning from injury, Pant will be joined by Dhruv Jurel, while India may field three spin all-rounders.