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South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, their first win on Indian soil in 15 years. Simon Harmer’s eight wickets and Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 powered the visitors past India’s spin gamble

India are 10/2 at lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, chasing 124. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fell early, while Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel held their ground in the challenging conditions.

India need 124 runs to win the first Test at Eden Gardens after bowling out South Africa for 153 in their second innings. Ravindra Jadeja claimed 4-50, while Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 ensured a respectable total for the visitors.

India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck spasm. He retired hurt on Day 2 and is under observation at a hospital, missing the remainder of the match.

Ravindra Jadeja’s 4/27 left South Africa struggling at 93/7 on a crumbling Eden Gardens pitch, giving India control of the opening Test. With Jadeja reaching 250 Test wickets, India now stand on the verge of victory

India added 101 runs in the morning session on day two of the first Test at Eden Gardens, losing three wickets, with Shubman Gill retiring hurt. KL Rahul reached 4,000 Test runs, while Rishabh Pant broke Sehwag’s record for most sixes.

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul helped India bowl out South Africa for 159 on day one of the Kolkata Test. Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel supported as India ended at 37/1, trailing by 122 runs

India face South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, wary of the visitors’ potent spin attack led by Maharaj and Harmer. Memories of last year’s collapse against New Zealand spinners linger as Shubman Gill’s side seeks redemption

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

India captain Shubman Gill spent over 90 minutes at the nets in Kolkata, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan also trained hard, as the management inspected the dry pitch

South Africa A successfully chased down a target of 417 runs to win the second four-day match against India A by five wickets. A brilliant top-order effort, including fifties from Hermann, Senokwane, Bavuma, and Hamza, led the visitors to victory

President Trump has announced a US boycott of the G20 Summit in South Africa, citing alleged abuses against minority white farmers. South Africa rejects the claims. The summit will proceed without US officials, focusing on global economic and development issues.

India fast bowler Arundhati Reddy, who was part of the team that won the Women's World Cup, was warmly welcomed at Hyderabad Airport. She credited the historic victory to collective team effort and expressed hope that it would inspire young girls

Donald Trump said he will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, questioning the country’s place in the group. The former US President said the event “shouldn’t be there” and reiterated plans to host the 2026 summit in Miami.

India clinched their maiden Women’s World Cup title with a dominant 52-run win over South Africa. Deepti Sharma’s 5-wicket haul and Shafali Verma’s crucial performance with both bat and ball led India to a historic victory at DY Patil Stadium

India and South Africa will face off in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. Both teams have overcome significant challenges, with key performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt, aiming for a historic victory in Navi Mumbai

Sunidhi Chauhan will perform at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai, with a medley of her hits, a special-effects show, and a drone display. She will also sing the Indian national anthem before the match

Puneri Paltan scripted a brilliant nine-point comeback to beat Telugu Titans 50-45 in the PKL 12 semi final at Delhi. Aditya Shinde and Pankaj Mohite starred with Super 10s as Paltan entered their third final in four years

The ICC has announced the match officials for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals. Key appointments include Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams as umpires for the England vs South Africa match, and Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern for Australia vs India