Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj bamboozled South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen with a stunning delivery on Day 1 Friday, November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Siraj, who struggled with his line and lengths in the first session, picked up two wickets for the Men in Blue in the post-lunch session.
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma opted to bat after winning the toss. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton added a 57-run stand for the first wicket inside the first 10 overs. India finally broke through in the 11th over when pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah produced a superb delivery to bowl Rickelton for 23 runs.
Indian Bowlers Dismantle South Africa's Middle Order on Day 1Jasprit Bumrah then removed Aiden Markram, who scored 31 runs off 48 balls. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up his first wicket of the match by dismissing Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma. By lunch, the visitors were in a difficult position at 105 for the loss of 3 wickets.