Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51am on 17 Nov 2025,Monday Sports
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma delivered a pointed assessment after defeating India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens, stating his team adapted better to conditions India requested. The controversial pitch, prepared per India's specifications for spin-friendly conditions, backfired spectacularly as India collapsed to 93 chasing 124. Bavuma's disciplined 55 proved decisive on a surface offering sharp turn and uneven bounce from Day 1. While India banked on spinners Jadeja, Axar and Kuldeep dominating, South Africa's Simon Harmer claimed eight wickets. Both coach Gautam Gambhir and CAB president Sourav Ganguly confirmed the pitch aligned with India's demands. South Africa leads 1-0, with the second Test starting November 22 in Guwahati. (PC: India Today)
