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Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, saw India take control with a sensational bowling performance, particularly from Jasprit Bumrah. After winning the toss, South Africa elected to bat, but the decision quickly backfired as the Proteas were bowled out for just 159 runs in 55 overs. Bumrah led the charge with …

Bangladesh produced a clinical all-round performance to overwhelm Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. From disciplined bowling to superb batting, the hosts controlled every session to register one of their most convincing Test wins in recent years. Ireland crumble after winning …

The first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata saw a brilliant display of cricket intelligence from Indian vice-captain and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, whose specific instructions to spinner Kuldeep Yadav led directly to the dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma next ball. Pant’s insightful handling of the situation, clearly recorded on the stump mic, contributed …

The world’s oldest and fiercest rivalry, The Ashes, is set to ignite once again as Australia defends the urn against an aggressively confident England side in the 2025-26 series. The five-Test series, kicking off on November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth, pits Pat Cummins’ dominant home team against the revolutionary “Bazball” philosophy under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. This …

The stage is set for an enthralling cricket season as the Proteas side has reached India for a multi-format series comprising two Tests, three ODIs and a five-match T20 International series. This contest promises high stakes and intense competition, with both teams seeking to assert dominance across all formats. IND vs SA 2025: Test Series The Test series begins at …

The upcoming two-match Test series between India and South Africa, scheduled to begin on November 14, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, promises to be a highly competitive contest as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Following the first Test in Kolkata, the teams will tour to Guwahati for the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium starting November 22. …

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, drawing upon his vast experience playing in the subcontinent, has issued clear strategic advice to the Proteas ahead of their highly anticipated two-Test series against India, which begins in Kolkata this Friday. Smith emphasized the critical importance of gaining early momentum and identified two specific bowlers he believes can pose a genuine threat to …

As the South African Test squad gears up for their challenging two-match series against India, commencing this Friday, November 14, in Kolkata, a new generation of Proteas are preparing for their first taste of red-ball cricket in the subcontinent. While the spotlight is on the Test team, one young star frequently in the mix, Dewald Brevis, recently participated in a …

Mohammed Siraj, the high-energy Indian fast bowler known for his relentless effort and seam movement, and Aiden Markram, the attacking South African opening batter, have faced off in several crucial Test encounters. Their contest is a classic Test match duel, pitting the bowler’s ability to extract movement and target the stumps against the batter’s flair and willingness to take on …

The stage is set for yet another gripping chapter in the India–South Africa rivalry, as the two sides prepare to clash in the first Test starting November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the series featuring a mix of seasoned stars and exciting fresh talent, fans are eagerly awaiting a high-quality contest between two highly competitive red-ball …