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India got bundled out for only 189 runs in their first innings against South Africa at the Eden Gardens. This saw them take a slim 30-run lead over their opponents, but it is likely to disappear in no time as the Proteas return to bat. It proved to be a great innings for the South African bowlers, who helped their side get back into the game after being bowled out for just 159 runs earlier on Day 1.
India had started the day on 37/1 with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar on the crease. The duo steadily scored runs on Day 2 and looked set to form a big stand. However, the visitors got the breakthrough thanks to Simon Harmer, who dismissed Sundar for 29 runs and broke the 57-run stand. Soon after, Rahul also went on to lose his wicket for 39 as the hosts got restricted to 109/3.
Gill forced to retire hurt
India then went on to suffer another big blow as Shubman Gill was taken off the field after facing just three deliveries. Notably, after scoring a boundary, Gill looked to be in discomfort and held his neck tightly. He soon walkked off the field and the BCCI later confirmed that he had sustained neck spasms.
India failed to form any big stands
Following this, India were in a desperate need of a big partnership and the duo of Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel did start strong. However, the two's stand wasn't able to go very far as Corbin Bosch got the massive wicket of Pant, who failed to make a big impact on his return from injury.
Soon after, Harmer struck once again, this time dismissing Jurel as the Men in Blue were down to 153/5. The spinner then went on pick up another big wicket in the form of Ravindra Jadeja for 27. Marco Jansen then joined in on the act and got the scalps of both Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj before Harmer picked up his fourth and sent back Axar Patel back to the pavilion for 16 runs.
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Gill didn't return to bat and this saw India get bowled out rather cheaply. It will now be upto their bowlers to deliver once again and dismiss the South African batters for low scores, denying them from taking a big lead.
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