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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Harmer dismantles IND with four-fer as SA win by 30 runs | Cricket

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa defeated India by 30 runs on Day 3 of the opening Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday. Chasing 124 runs, India crumbled to 93/9 in 35 overs, and had a batter less due to Shubman Gill's absence. Marco Jansen struck early to remove India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and KL Rahul (1). Then in the post-Lunch session, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar began to accelerate. But Jurel (13) soon lost his wicket to Simon Harmer. Rishabh Pant replaced Jurel, but he looked uncomfortable right from the first ball. He soon departed as Harmer struck again, removing him for two off 13 balls. Ravindra Jadeja did try to build a partnership with Sundar, but he also his wicket to Harmer, leaving for 18 off 26 balls. Finally, Aiden Markram removed Sundar, who was looking dangerous, for 31 off 92 balls. For his fourth wicket, Harmer removed Kuldeep Yadav for one off 13 balls. Meanwhile, Keshav Maharaj removed Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj to wrap up proceedings.Temba Bavuma was the lone survivor for South Africa as the visitors got bowled out for 153 in their second innings. The Eden Gardens pitch has made it a tough affair for batters as Bavuma was the only one who performed, remaining unbeaten at 55*. South Africa lead by 123 runs and India needed to chase 124 to win. The Proteas had a disastrous showing with the bat on Day 2, reaching 93/7 in 35 overs in their second innings and have a lead of 63 runs. The pitch has been a mystery for batters in this Test match. For pacers, there has been uneven bounce which keeps them interested. For spinners, there is plenty of turn and bounce. India began Day 2 at 37/1 in their first innings. KL Rahul and Washington Sundar took the score to 75 with ease, before Simon Harmer was introduced into the attack. He beat Sundar with his first ball and then sent Rahul packing with the second. Gill came in, and soon left with a neck spasm. Rahul top-scored with 39, showing how tough it is for batters in that track. Bavuma was the only decent batter for South Africa in the second innings, and he took his side past the 100-run mark. Ravindra Jadeja took a four-wicket haul on Day 2, and Kuldeep Yadav struck twice. Key moments from India vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 3: Simon Harmer takes four wickets, India reach 93/9, lose by 30 runsIndia reach 10/2 at Lunch, Target – 124South Africa bowled out for 153 (lead by 123 runs), India need to chase 124 runsTemba Bavuma registers 26th Test fifty

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