Day 2 India-South Africa The first Test at Eden Gardens turned into another chapter dominated by the bowlers Ravindra jadeja It is the responsibility of India. The left-arm all-rounder produced a brilliant bowling performance to dismiss South Africa, effectively departing at 63 for 7 in his second innings. With bad light forcing early stumpings, the visitors face an uphill battle to stay alive in the competition.
India’s morning stabilized, but Wakets always in the corner
India, at 37 for 1 for Day 1, will be hoping to extend their lead on a surface that continues to challenge touches. Kl rahul and Washington Sundar He started cautiously, forcing his morning session to walk. Their partnership took India to 75 which established a sense of stability. However, as the pattern of this test already suggests, there was only one good delivery from each pitching challenge.
Simon’s appearanceHis entry into the attack made an immediate impact. The first ball found the ball past Sundar’s defense and the very next delivery was trapped on the left, breaking the stand where India believed most of the innings. Shubman Gill It came with intent, a sliding sweep, but the aggressive hit resulted in a neck spasm that sidelined him for the rest of the day.
Rahul, 39, went on to score more runs Rishabh pants and jadeja collided with a valuable twenty. Still, India struggled to command a sharp turn for the spinner as it offered an unexpected bounce for the pacers. A delivery was bowled, taking a wicket each, and India eventually folded without a run with the game.
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Ravindra Jadeja leads India’s spin attack as South Africa collapse
If batting was difficult in the first innings, South Africa soon discovered that the second outing would be even more treacherous. Working with reliable accuracy, Jadeja opened the visitors’ line with a masterclass in handling and deception. His 4/29, not just for the number of wickets but for the timing of them – started every South African breakthrough.
Kuldeep Yadav completed it nicely from the other end. His spell of 2/12 added to the pressure, hitting the bat consistently and producing sharp turn from the surface. The duo teamed up to exploit every crack, rough light and every moment of lackluster. South Africa’s collapse was swift and dramatic, leaving them effectively 63 for 7, hanging as stumps approached.
With just four minutes left on the clock, the umpires gathered for a light read and the decision conditions worsened enough to call for the day’s work. The decision confirmed what was already abundantly clear – that the bowlers had been thoroughly dominated. As the teams went, India, South Africa looked set to push for a win on Day 3 unless South Africa found a tough revival.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Today there will be 2⃣ of these roots! 🙌
4⃣ WICKETS for Ravindra Jadeja
2⃣ WICKETS for Kuldeep Yadav
1º Wicket for Axar PatelAn impressive show #Teamindia Bowlers in the 2nd innings 👏
ScoreCard ▶️ https://t.co/oktbo3qxvh #Indvsa | @Idfcfirstbank pic.twitter.com/khvz8ppp9r
– BCCI (@bcci) November 15, 2025
The Test Cricket India vs South Africa match is hardly over on Day 2. What a mockery of test cricket #Riptisticket
– Harbhajan Surbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 15, 2025
Actually I don’t mind it by Jansen.
If each player has such boundary attempts or options, 2 or 3 boundaries per batter, then it’s game on!— Dale Steyn (@dalesteyn62) November 15, 2025
Congratulations Sir Ravindra Jadeja 250 test wickets in Test Cricket. 💗#ravindrajadejade pic.twitter.com/vzjzsnc2tw
– abhi 🇮🇳 (@abhi7781_) November 15, 2025
4th wicket for Ravindra Jadeja. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iuwg8qjg76
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2025
This is Sir Jadeja 🔥
– He cleans the roots, neither the bowler, makes it easy for India. pic.twitter.com/6rg4rpwrri
– Johns. (@crickcrazyjohns) November 15, 2025
Ravindra Jadeja is Ravindra Jadeja again today…#ravindrajadejade #IPL2026 #Iplretation #Testcricket https://t.co/tql0jongzr
– Shlok Marathe (@Shlok16092) November 15, 2025
This man is pure class
Sir ravindra jadeja 🔥#Indvsa #Ravindrajadejade pic.twitter.com/6js1lr3xfz– CricketPremi (@akhandsharma9) November 15, 2025
Looks like South Africa will prove my statement right. Ravindra Jadeja’s brilliant bowling put South Africa in a difficult position and strengthened India’s anticipation. https://t.co/is1qpmxg2y
– Ankur (@Ankurs000) November 15, 2025
Sir ravindra jadeja is doing his best in test cricket
– Naushin Pathan (@naushinpathan10) November 15, 2025
🚨 Stump on day 2. 🚨
– Ravindra Jadeja: 4/29
– Kuldeep Yadav: 2/12
– Akhar Patel: 1/30India dominate Day 2 at Eden Gardens. pic.twitter.com/jcegszmran
— Sam (@ Cricam01) November 15, 2025
India’s X factor at home especially in this format and India’s biggest match winner in this format.
Modern day Big Sir Rockstar Ravindra Jadeja #Indvssa pic.twitter.com/vqb3kx8xgt– Arkhisman Mishra (@iamarchis16) November 15, 2025
Stumps on Day 2 in the Gardens of Eden.
South Africa 93/7 and 63 runs and Temba Bavuma – 29 *
Ravindra Jadeja 4 & Kuldeep Yadav 2 Wickets.
– Predominance of the team India.🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8xmwvdkhwe
– Hand (@immanu_18) November 15, 2025
