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ISLAMABAD: South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the first Test in Kolkata on Sunday, securing their first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years.&nbsp;The win also marked South Africa&rsquo;s 10th triumph in 11 Tests under captain Temba Bavuma, who played a decisive role with an unbeaten 55 in the second innings on a sharply deteriorating Eden Gardens pitch. His effort helped set India a target of 124, which proved far more challenging than it appeared.&nbsp;India were bundled out for 93, undone by the sustained pressure of Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj. Harmer delivered a superb spell of 4-21, dismantling the middle and lower order, while Maharaj&rsquo;s two wickets included a crucial breakthrough that swung the momentum firmly toward the visitors.&nbsp;Marco Jansen sparked India&rsquo;s collapse early, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul within the first three overs. Despite Washington Sundar&rsquo;s 31 and Axar Patel&rsquo;s quick 26, India never recovered from the early blows. With Shubman Gill absent hurt, the hosts effectively batted a man short.&nbsp;Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah had given India hope with a brilliant 5-27 in South Africa&rsquo;s first innings, restricting the visitors to 159. India responded with 189, led by KL Rahul&rsquo;s 39, on a surface that offered turn, uneven bounce and constant challenges for batters.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav shared six wickets in South Africa&rsquo;s second innings, but Bavuma&rsquo;s steady hand ensured his side posted a tricky lead that India ultimately failed to chase.&nbsp;The dramatic finish added another chapter to Eden Gardens&rsquo; history of stunning turnarounds, with both teams battling under high pressure before South Africa sealed the long-awaited victory.&nbsp;India will look to regroup ahead of the next Test, while South Africa carry strong momentum and renewed confidence after breaking a 15-year drought in the country.

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The win also marks South Africa’s 10th triumph in 11 Tests under captain Temba Bavuma.

India beaten by South Africa at home after 15 years

KOLKATA: India captain Shubman Gill was &quot;under observation&quot; in hospital Sunday after suffering neck pain and will take no further part in the first Test against South Africa.&nbsp;Top-order batsman Gill felt pain in his neck after scoring a boundary on the second day on Saturday in Kolkata and left the field.&nbsp;Gill &quot;was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day&#39;s play,&quot; said the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI), on Sunday ahead of start of the third day.&nbsp;&quot;He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the Test match. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical team.&quot;&nbsp;The first match of the two-Test series looks likely to end on day three at Eden Gardens on Sunday, with South Africa to resume at 93-7 in their second innings, a lead of just 63 runs, on tricky batting wicket.&nbsp;Gill faces a battle to be fit to lead the side in the second Test in Guwahati, which is due to begin in six days&#39; time on November 22.

Top-order batsman Gill felt pain in his neck after scoring a boundary on the second day on Saturday in Kolkata and left the field.

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India beaten by South Africa at home after 15 years

India captain Gill in hospital and out of South Africa first Test