By the end of the second day’s play in the Kolkata Test, South Africa had scored 93 runs at the loss of 7 wickets. Africa still has a lead of only 63 runs in the second innings. Captain Temba Bavuma is standing at the crease like a strong wall, who is playing after scoring 29 runs. A total of 15 wickets fell on the second day, probably the result of this match will come on the third day i.e. tomorrow. Ravindra Jadeja is wreaking havoc with his spin in the second innings.

On the second day, the Indian team progressed its first innings at 37/1. KL Rahul was out after scoring 39 runs and Washington Sundar was out after scoring 29 runs. Rishabh Pant got the start, but he could not take his innings forward by 27 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed 27 runs.

Shubman Gill retired out

In the first innings of the Indian team, captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck strain while playing a sweep shot. Gill retired after scoring 4 runs in just 3 balls. BCCI issued a statement saying that Gill is currently under the supervision of the medical team and the next decision will be taken only after considering his health. Akshar Patel scored 16 runs and Dhruv Jurel scored 14 runs.

Jadeja-Kuldeep tightened the screws

In the second innings, the spin of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav devastated the South African batting line-up. A total of 7 wickets fell for South Africa in the second innings, all of which were taken by the Indian spin bowlers. So far Ravindra Jadeja has taken 4 wickets, Kuldeep Yadav 2 and Akshar Patel has also taken one wicket.

A total of 15 wickets fell on the second day in the Kolkata Test. Team India lost 8 wickets on the second day, meanwhile captain Gill was retired. On the same day, the South African team has lost 7 wickets in its second innings.

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India vs South Africa in Tests: The 2-match Test series between India and South Africa is starting from 14th November, the first match of which will be played at Eden Garden, Kolkata. The last match of the series will be held on 22 November 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In the last five Test series, the match between India and South Africa has depended a lot on home conditions. The South African team won two consecutive series on its soil, while India also won two series on its home ground and one series was drawn.

The series was a draw between India and South Africa

A 2-match Test series between Team India and South African team was played in South Africa in 2023/24. In which both the teams were successful in drawing the series by winning one match each. South Africa won the first match of this series by an innings and 32 runs. India won the second match by 7 wickets.

South Africa won two series

South Africa had won the 2021/22 and 2017/18 test series between Team India and South African team. Both the series took place on South African soil. The South African team won the 3-match Test series of 2021/22 2-1. In 2017/18 also, a 3-match test series was played, in which South Africa defeated the Indian team 2-1.

Team India captured two series

Team India had won the 2019/20 and 2015/16 Test series between India and South Africa. Both the series took place on Indian soil. The Indian team won the 3-match Test series 3-0 in 2019/20. In 2015/16, a 4-match Test series was played, in which Team India was successful in defeating the South African team 3-0. One match of this series was a draw between the two teams.