India suffered another ignominious defeat in under a year at home as they lost the first Test against South Africa by 30 runs, failing to chase down a 124-run target on day 3 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

On a ragged pitch that has sported variable and uneven bounce aplenty across the 22 yards, India’s bowlers were frustrated by a vital partnership between South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Corbin Bosch on the third morning. The 44-run association ensured that India had to chase a three-figure score, leaving enough for the Proteas to make a match of it in the final innings. By the time India had managed to eke out three wickets, Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 had ushered a 123-run lead.

FOLLOW: IND vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights

India’s chase began virtually with a wicket down already as cap

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