PROTEA’S TERRIFIC WIN BY 30 RUNS: FIRST TIME WIN IN INDIAN SOIL (15 YEARS)

A trilling and momentous win in India as SA Protea’s lead the series 1-0 (2) up 30 runs victory in Kolkata South Africa have sealed a famous 30-run win, first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years. Keshav Maharaj completed the job with two wickets in two balls, dismissing Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj to end India’s chase of 124.

South Africa locked up a historic 30-run win in Kolkata, beating India at home for the first time in 15 years. Axar Patel’s late counterattack and Washington Sundar’s patient knock weren’t enough as the Proteas wrapped up the chase in 35 overs. India was bowled out for 93 runs after a dramatic collapse, handing SA a famous victory. Henceforth Temba Bavuma and South Africa’s tail added some crucial runs in the morning of Day 3. Shubman Gill didn’t come to bat after being ruled out with a neck injury.

South Africa completed an incredible turnaround after being bowled out for just 159 runs in the first innings. They stormed back to defend 124 on Day 3 and beat India by 30 runs. Keshav Maharaj’s double strike in the end and Simon Harmer’s brilliant spell after lunch sealed a historic victory, ending India’s 15-year unbeaten home run against SA.