SA Beat IND by 30 Runs | India vs South Africa 1st Test 2025 Day 3 Highlights: Simon Harmer, Bowlers Shine As Proteas Go 1-0 Up

WTC Champions South Africa have stunned India and clinched the IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 by 30 runs, and gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series. For South Africa, Simon Harmer led the bowling unit, picking four wickets, while others chipped in, which saw India falter in their chase of 124 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Day 3 saw Temba Bavuma rise with the bat for South Africa, scoring his 26th Test half-century, ensuring the visitors set a par target for India. Simon Harmer shone once again, claiming 4 wickets, to end up with eight wickets in the Test as Indian batters displayed a poor batting show on a tough wicket. 

OUT! Aiden Markram gets the crucial wicket of Washington Sundar, and India are on the brink of defeat. Sundar went to defend, but the ball got an extra bounce, caught the outer edge, and went straight into the fielder's hand. 

OUT! Simon Harmer gets his man, and Ravindra Jadeja has to walk back. Jadeja gets wrapped on the pad and is instantly given leg-before by the on-field umpire off Harmer's delivery. The 26-run stand comes to an end, as Jadeja gets trapped leg-before for a 26-ball 18. Ravindra Jadeja lbw b Harmer 18(26)

India have crossed the 50-run mark, with a lot of hard work from Washington Sundar, as other batters have failed. Sundar has found support in Ravindra Jadeja, who has added 12 runs himself in a stand of 14, keeping the scoreboard ticking in the process. 

OUT! Rishabh Pant falls, and India are in big, big trouble. Pant wanted to work the ball, but managed to chip a simple catch to the bowler, Simon Harmer. India have half their side back in the dressing room, with no Shubman Gill in the XI. 

Marco Jansen is back for his second spell, and South Africa will want the tall, lanky pacer to keep the pressure on, with Simon Harmer keeping things tight on one end. All eyes will be on Rishabh Pant to get India out of a ditch with his aggressive approach, while Washington Sundar plays the role of an anchor. 

OUT! Simon Harmer gets his first wicket of the innings, and Dhruv Jurel, who looked comfortable in the middle, has to walk back to the pavilion. A poor ball from Harmer brings about a wicket for South Africa, as Jurel holes up at deep mid-wicket, handing the fielder a simple catch. 

With no Marco Jansen on the field, Indian batters have found it a bit easier to bat in the middle. Both Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel have managed to hit boundaries, which has eased the pressure away from the home side, with the target down to double digits. 

South Africa are clearly at an advantage, and will be eager not to let India off the hook. A lot will depend on Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel, who will look to rebuild India's innings first, while also playing positive cricket. 

India have started their chase of 124 on a bad note, losing both their openers in the first three overs. Marco Jansen did most of the damage, getting rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in back-to-back overs, handing South Africa an advantage into lunch on Day 3. Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel stopped the bleeding for India, who are still 114 runs away from victory, and have only 7 wickets in hand.