1st Test: Thought India should have scored more in first innings: Kumble

IANS | November 16, 2025 4:28 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the hosts missed an opportunity of scoring more runs in the first innings, adding that they looked rattled by the challenging pitch and conditions on offer.

1st Test: Partnership between Bavuma and Bosch hurt us, says Pant

IANS | November 16, 2025 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged that the 44-run partnership between South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Corbin Bosch with seam bowling did harm the hosts, as they suffered a 30-run defeat at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Partnerships with Bosch and Jansen gave us the impetus: Bavuma

IANS | November 16, 2025 3:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma credited the lower-order partnerships with Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen for providing the crucial momentum in their 30-run victory over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Theegala moves up marginally despite triple bogey in Bermuda

IANS | November 16, 2025 3:10 PM

Southampton Parish, Nov 16 (IANS) Sahith Theegala made a marginal upward move despite a triple bogey as he shot 1-under 70 in the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as the Fall season moved towards the end for 2025.

1st Test: SA beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata, take 1-0 series lead (Ld)

IANS | November 16, 2025 2:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Despite being bowled out for 159 on day one after choosing to bat first, World Test Championship winners South Africa executed a remarkable comeback to defeat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 124, South Africa dismissed India for only 93 in 35 overs on Day 3.

1st Test: Harmer picks 4-21 as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win by 30 runs

IANS | November 16, 2025 2:35 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IANS) Despite being dismissed for 159 on day one after choosing to bat first, World Test Championship winners South Africa staged a remarkable comeback to defeat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 124, South Africa bowled out India for just 93 in 35 overs on Day 3.