South Africa beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test, first Test win in India since 2010
South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 16 November 2025, inside three days, to lead the two-match series 1-0.
Summary
In the Kolkata Test, South Africa made 159 and 153, while India replied with 189 and were bowled out for 93 chasing a target of 124. Off-spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets in each innings (4-30 and 4-21) and was Player of the Match; captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55 was the only half-century of the match. It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010. India batted a man short in the second innings as captain Shubman Gill was absent hurt with a neck spasm.
Key facts
- Match
- 1st Test, India vs South Africa, Eden Gardens, Kolkata (14–16 Nov 2025)
- Result
- South Africa won by 30 runs; lead series 1-0
- Scores
- SA 159 & 153; India 189 & 93 (target 124)
- Player of the Match
- Simon Harmer (8-51)
- Top score
- Temba Bavuma 55*
- Significance
- SA's first Test win in India since 2010
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did South Africa beat India in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 runs
South Africa won by 30 runs after bowling India out for 93 while chasing 124.
Who was the Player of the Match in the India vs South Africa first Test at Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Simon Harmer
Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 4-30 and 4-21 (8-51 in the match) and was Player of the Match.
Consider the following statements about the India vs South Africa Kolkata Test (November 2025): 1. It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010. 2. India were bowled out for 93 while chasing a target of 124. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by The Hindu and BBC Sport.