South Africa have recorded a historic red-ball triumph on Indian soil after 15 years after clinching a 30-run win within the first Take a look at on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Day 3, on Sunday, November 16. The Proteas have clinched a 1-0 lead within the two-match collection after defending a 124-run goal on a cheesy pitch.
Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen dismissed each the openers within the closing innings earlier than the spinners took over to dismantle the Indian batting unit utterly. That includes with out the injured skipper Shubman Gill, the Males in Blue struggled to have a say within the run chase. Off-spinner Simon Harmer led the cost with 4 wickets to skittle India out for simply 93 runs, and document a memorable triumph for the visiting aspect.
Forward of the competition, South Africa had been positioned fourth within the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) standings with a PCT of fifty following their 1-1 collection draw towards Pakistan not too long ago. This historic win now propels them to the second spot within the desk with an improved PCT of 66 after three matches performed. Australia nonetheless sits atop the rankings with a flawless document after their clear sweep over the West Indies, a few months in the past.
India, alternatively, had been positioned third on the WTC standings with a PCT of 61.90 after their collection outcomes towards England and West Indies. Nonetheless, the current loss hurts them considerably, as they slip to fourth place, with their PCT worsening to 54.17. Sri Lanka, with their 1-0 collection win over Bangladesh, now holds the third spot with a PCT of 66.67.
The Males in Blue have performed eight Exams on this cycle to date, profitable 4, dropping three, and drawing one.
Crew India will face South Africa within the second Take a look at in Guwahati from November 22 onwards
The Males in Blue at the moment are beneath immense stress to keep away from a second collection loss at residence contained in the house of simply over a yr after they face the Proteas within the second and closing Take a look at of the collection.
Crew India have further considerations heading into the competition, with skipper Shubman Gill uncertain for the competition resulting from a neck harm he sustained on Day 2 of the collection opener.
The competition is slated to start from Saturday, November 22, onwards on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. It will likely be the primary time that the venue will probably be internet hosting a Take a look at match.
Edited by Gokul Nair
