Cricket

South Africa beat India by 30 runs in opening test

Reuters

November 17, 2025 6:21 am

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South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the opening test at Eden Gardens to go 1-0 up in the two-match series on Sunday.

Chasing 124 for victory, India folded for 93 with Washington Sundar (31) topscoring for them.

Simon Harmer (4-21) was the pick of the South Africa bowlers.

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The second and final test is scheduled in Guwahati from November 22.

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