South Africa defeated India by 30 runs to claim the opening Test and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Sunday. The Proteas sealed their first win on Indian soil in 15 years after India crumbled to 93 all out while chasing 124 at Eden Gardens.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a match-turning spell of 4-21 from 14 overs, supported by Keshav Maharaj’s 2-37. All-rounder Marco Jansen added 2-15 as the world Test champions wrapped up a memorable victory inside three days.

India was a batter short as skipper Shubman Gill, who suffered a neck spasm whilst batting on day two, was subsequently hospitalized for observation and care later on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the BCCI said that Gill would take no further part in the test.

At lunch, India was down to 10-2 and effectively 10-3 i

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