first test between India And South Africa It has been an exciting match so far at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first and made a steady start with some solid batting in the first half. Jasprit Bumrah Turned the tables with brilliant fast bowling. On the first day, South Africa were cruising at 57/1 when Bumrah bowled a game-changing ball to dismiss Ryan Rickelton,
IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah bowls a brilliant ball to dismiss Ryan Rickelton
Bumrah’s talent with the ball came to the fore when he bowled a brilliant length ball to dismiss Rickelton. The ball was bowled at a speed of 140.7 kilometers per hour, which fell on the off stump and went a little away from the seam. The late movement was enough to deceive Rickelton, who played on the wrong line, expecting the ball to either go straight or swing inwards.
But instead, the ball moved away gently and hit his off stump, causing the bails to fly. Rickelton looked strong at the crease, facing just 22 balls and scoring 23 runs including four fours. Bumrah’s exceptional ball broke the strong partnership between Rickelton and aiden markramAnd South Africa’s promising start came to a halt. This wicket was a testament to Bumrah’s skill in the longer format of the game, especially in the first session, where his discipline and accuracy were on full display.
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A moment of pure magic from Jasprit Bumrah!
A blistering delivery, a stunning batsman and India were in for a big win in no time.#INDvSA First test live now 👉 https://t.co/uK1oWLgsfx pic.twitter.com/j29zBV39Z6– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 14 November 2025
IND vs SA: South Africa’s top order struggles against India’s attack on the first day of Kolkata Test
South Africa got off to a poor start and their top order was soon tested. aiden markramWho was looking solid, was out for 31 after edging a ball from Bumrah Rishabh Pant Behind the stump. Rickelton also started well with 23, but succumbed to the brilliance of Bumrah, leaving South Africa at 57/2. Temba BavumaThe South African captain took to the field hoping to stabilize the innings, but after facing just 11 balls, he was out after scoring just 3 runs, caught out. Dhruv Jurel Close -Kuldeep Yadav‘s bowling.
The dismissal left South Africa in a Uncertain situation, at 71/3with vian mulder And Tony De Zorzi At the crease. While Mulder has shown some resilience, South Africa’s batting depth will be tested further Tristan Stubbs And kyle verrin Still to come. India’s strategy includes using four spinners Akshar Patel And -Kuldeep YadavIt appears to be working well on the surface while offering some turn, increasing the pressure on South Africa’s middle order.
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