Day 1 of Test 1 India and South Africa At the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, a sensational bowling performance by India was especially controlled Jasprit Bumrah. After winning the toss, South Africa elected to bat, but the proteas quickly backed down as the proteas continued on for just 159 in 55 overs.
Bumrah charged in with a devastating five-wicket haul, leaving a pile of sediment on South Africa’s bat. Kuldeep Yadav and Muhammad Siraj Each played important roles, taking multiple wickets to keep the pressure on. India’s bowlers dominated the day, leaving South Africa with nowhere to recover. At the end of Day 1, India had given their first innings a steady start, 37/1, with South Africa trailing by 122 runs.
Ind VS SA: Jasprit Bumrah’s early breakthroughs set the tone for India
Bumrah wasted no time in stamping his authority in the game which secured India two early leads. He took it out first Ryan Rickelton For Quickfire 23, before returning before returning Aiden Markram As both keys for 31 fall cheap. Bumrah’s pace and accuracy were evident as he mercilessly tested the South African batsmen.
The most memorable delivery of the day came when he was reunited Marco Jansen For a duck, with a stunning reverse flick that rattles the stumps. Bumrah’s spells were a Masterclass in seaming, as he used pitch conditions to both bounce and out-swing. His five-wicket haul was crucial in breaking South Africa’s batting back and giving India an advantage throughout the day.
HND VS SA: Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammad Siraj took Bumrah’s brilliance back
Kuldeep and Siraj played their parts to dismantle the South African innings while Bumrah grabbed the limelight with a five-wicket haul. KulDeep, who has been in great form recently, has been trapped Temba Bavuma 3 and Wian Mulder On the 24th, both struggled with his volatility. KulDeep’s control and accuracy were critical as he kept the batsmen on the defensive. Meanwhile, Siraj, who was initially out of focus, later picked up vital wickets in the innings, including a key scalp Kyle Verreyne 16 for and Corbin Bosch for 3. Siraj’s discipline and consistency in his lines checked South Africa’s middle and lower order and his efforts complemented Bumrah’s aggression.
Ind VS SA: South Africa’s collapse rules India in river
After South Africa reached a relatively stable position at 105/3 by lunch, they suffered a dramatic post-collapse, losing them five wickets for 54 runs. This was marked by the disintegration of their innings, in quick succession, including the loss of several wickets Tony de zorzi (24), Kyle Verreyne (16) and Marco Jansen (0). Bumrah refereed, Kuldeep, Siraj and Akhar Patel also made vital contributions. South Africa were eventually dismissed for 159 for 159, with 122 runs to spare and no real partnership to speak of. India’s bowlers were clinical, exploiting the conditions to perfection and keeping the South African batsmen under pressure from start to finish.
Ind VS SA: Steady start by India in tough conditions
In their reply, India should have the weather with some difficult conditions, with some difficult conditions showing signs of wear and helping the bowlers. Jaishvi JaiswalOpening the batting, he was dismissed cheaply for 12 Marco JansenLeaving India on 18/1. However Kl rahul (13 *) and Washington Sundar (6 *) played cautiously to stop the ship. With Shubman Gill and Rishabh pants Still to come, India will be optimistic about the chances of building a strong partnership in future meetings. However, with the pitch offering some help to the bowlers, India’s trendsetters will have to stay alert to prevent their own collapse. At the end of Day 1, India reached 37/1, still 122 all out, but with plenty of batting to watch.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
16 Test 5-Fyr @Jaspritbumrah93. Just 7 behind Kapil Dev’s 23. He got it in only his 51st Test.
Will he get 5 at most or not, only time will tell. But it deserves to be achieved. #Indvsa #Jaspritbumrah pic.twitter.com/mt3byzswhv
– Arpit Rastogi Cricket (@ArpTrastogi) November 14, 2025
Another day that was just a privilege to watch Bumrah bowl
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogharsha) November 14, 2025
Seeing that Jasprit Bumrah was at his best in Kolkata and one of the English fast bowlers needed to have a streak like last summer or even Australia to threaten or even surpass Australia. #Aşlar
– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 14, 2025
You win a good innings and then loose positions of 57/0 and 113/3 on the first day of a 2 match test series
It’s frustrating because a start like this can easily shatter a short streak
We have to put up a big fight from here and do it without Rabada#Indvsa
– Werner (@werries_) November 14, 2025
– Flat surface preferred
– dominated the green field
– The slow surface is dominant
– Dominated abroad
– Top elite batters in the worldJasprit Bumrah Advantage #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/kismbobr7q
– Ash (@ashsay_) November 14, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah ends with 5-27, closing out a total of 159 after electing to bat first#Indvsa pic.twitter.com/oasxdm06bk
– thepoppingcreassa (@poppingcreassa) November 14, 2025
Am I saying that people play the field badly? Huh? The wicket actually plays decently, allows good runs and has something for the bowlers. A good cricket wicket. We had a terrible summer dinner again.#Indvsa
– Lawrence Bailey 🇿🇦 (@lourrencencawa) November 14, 2025
The storm has a name… It’s Bumrah 👊💙 pic.twitter.com/w62krcznw
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 14, 2025
Steps on how to face Jasprit Bumrah
Step 1: Prayer 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qrdezbuavy
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroya) November 14, 2025
Day 1, stumps
India: 37/1, Trail by 122 runs 🏏#Cricket #Indvssa #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/epmx5myij9
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) November 14, 2025
