India suffered a surprising 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, trailing 0-1 in the series and dropping to fourth in the World Test Championship table. Despite a pitch favoring India’s spinners, South Africa’s bowlers dominated, with Simon Harmer taking eight wickets and Marco Jansen disrupting India’s chase. Temba Bavuma’s composed innings and a challenging batting surface led to India’s collapse, sparking criticism and pressure for a strong response in the second Test.
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Why India Lost 1st Test vs South Africa at Eden Gardens?
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