Team India pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah dismantled South Africa's batting lineup with a five-wicket haul on Day 1 Friday, November 14 of the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bumrah surpassed former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram in a rare list of bowlers following his bowling performance.
South Africa were dismissed for only 159 on the opening day. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton added a 57-run stand in the first 10 overs, but once India broke through, the visitors struggled to recover and kept losing wickets regularly. Markram was the top scorer with 31 from 48, including five fours and a six.
South Africa Dismissed for Just 159 on Opening Day of First TestJasprit Bumrah struck early in the morning session, removing openers Ryan Rickelton 23 and Aiden Markram 31 with unplayable deliveries. Kuldeep Yadav then added to the pressure by dismissing captain Temba Bavuma for just 3 before the lunch break.