Ravindra Jadeja’s four-wicket burst set India on course for a victory inside three days after a bruising day two in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Saturday.

India were in the box seat after bundling out South Africa for 159 at Eden Gardens where inconsistent bounce has been a bane for the shot-makers from both sides.

It was evident in India’s reply too as they managed 189 to be left with a lead well short of their own expectations.

South Africa faltered in their second innings as well and were reeling on 93-7 at stumps.

Skipper Temba Bavuma led their fightback with 29 not out and with Corbin Bosch on one at the other end.

India were one batter short in the first innings after skipper Shubman Gill retired hurt with a neck spasm, having made four.

Off-spinner Simo

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