How Did Bumrah and Kuldeep Perform as India Restricts South Africa to 105/3?
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Synopsis
In an engaging opening session at Eden Gardens, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav showcased their bowling prowess, taking three wickets for India. South Africa reached 105/3 at lunch, facing a challenging day ahead. Discover how India’s bowlers turned the tide in this thrilling Test match.
Key Takeaways
- Bumrah's early breakthroughs
- Kuldeep's clever dismissal
- Partnerships
- India's depth in bowling
- South Africa's batting struggles
Kolkata, Nov 14 (NationPress) Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav combined to secure three wickets for India, effectively managing South Africa's progress as the visitors concluded their innings at 105/3 after 27 overs by lunchtime on the inaugural day of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Bumrah initiated the breakthroughs by dismissing the opening duo, while Kuldeep intensified the pressure by sending skipper Temba Bavuma back to the pavilion shortly after the drinks break.
At a precarious 71/3, the Proteas appeared shaky, but Tony de Zorzi (15 not out) and Wiaan Mulder (22 not out) steadied the innings with a composed 34-run partnership off 66 balls, ensuring no further losses before the lunch interval.
Opting to bat first, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram navigated the initial overs with poise, establishing a 50-run partnership for South Africa—their first in India after 17 innings. Rickelton, exhibiting fluency from the start, capitalized on a wayward delivery from Mohammed Siraj, hitting three boundaries off him.
Markram, who took 22 balls to get off the mark, settled down after a cautious start, striking boundaries with elegant back foot and front foot shots, before stunning everyone by shimmying down the pitch to hit Axar Patel for six over wide long-on.
Bumrah turned the tide for India, claiming two wickets in quick succession—he bowled Rickelton with a well-placed length ball that beat the outside edge, then forced Markram into an edge that was caught by diving Rishabh Pant.
South Africa’s momentum further waned when Kuldeep trapped Temba Bavuma with a clever leg-slip strategy, with Dhruv Jurel catching his inside edge, sending the Proteas captain back for a mere three runs, as South Africa dropped from 57/0 to 71/3.
Following this, Mulder and De Zorzi demonstrated resilience against Kuldeep, Axar, and Ravindra Jadeja, before facing the challenge from Washington Sundar, who bowled the final over of a hard-fought session of Test cricket.
Brief Scores: South Africa 105/3 in 27 overs (Aiden Markram 31, Ryan Rickelton 23; Jasprit Bumrah 2-9, Kuldeep Yadav 1-24) against India.
Point of View
It’s vital to acknowledge the skilled performances by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, which kept South Africa on the back foot. Their ability to capitalize on early opportunities showcases India's depth in bowling, crucial for their success in this Test series.
NationPress
14/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the standout bowlers for India?
Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav were the standout bowlers, taking a combined three wickets.
What was South Africa's score at lunch?
South Africa reached 105/3 at lunch on the first day of the Test.
Who was South Africa's captain during this match?
Temba Bavuma was the captain of South Africa during the match.
Where is the first Test being played?
The first Test is being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
What was the key moment in the first session?
The key moment was Bumrah's double strike that dismissed both opening batsmen and set the tone for India's bowling attack.
