1st Test: It isn't easy for batters to score runs, says Siraj after India dominate opening day

IANS | November 14, 2025 7:12 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj acknowledged that scoring runs isn’t easy for batters after the hosts wrapped South Africa’s innings for 159 on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah returned with the figures of 5-27 in his 17 overs while Kuldeep Yadav and Siraj bagged two scalps apiece to topple South Africa's batting unit.

1st Test: Bumrah’s five-wicket haul rattles South Africa as India seize control on day one (Lead)

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:34 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India closed Day One of the first Test against South Africa at 37/1 in 20 overs and trail by 122 runs after Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp five-wicket haul had earlier skittled the visitors for 159 at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.

1st Test: Rahul, Washington take India to 37/1, trail SA by 122 runs after Bumrah picks 5-27

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:10 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India closed the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at 37/1 in 20 overs and trail by 122 runs after Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp five-wicket haul had earlier skittled the visitors for 159 in their first innings at the Eden Gardens here on Friday.

IPL 2026: Don't think Rahul will leave as he is Delhi Capitals' backbone, says Suresh Raina

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes KL Rahul is “the backbone” of Delhi Capitals, making it almost unthinkable for the franchise to release him ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retention deadline.

1st Test: Bumrah claims fifer as India bowl out SA for 159

IANS | November 14, 2025 3:07 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was at his devastating best to claim figures of 5-27 as India bowled out South Africa for just 159 on day one of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday.

1st Test: Bowlers continue to make merry as India reduce SA to 154/8 at Tea

IANS | November 14, 2025 2:32 PM

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India’s bowlers tightened their grip on the opening Test as they reduced South Africa to 154/8 in 52 overs at tea on day one’s play at the Eden Gardens on Friday. After a shared morning session, India dominated the post-lunch passage of play, claiming five wickets while conceding just 49 runs in 25 overs.

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1st Test: It isn't easy for batters to score runs, says Siraj after India dominate opening day

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1st Test: Bumrah claims fifer as India bowl out SA for 159

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