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The South Africa National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard 1st Test from the 2025 Freedom Trophy records a dramatic 30-run victory for South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Test was played from November 14 to November 16, 2025, and finished inside three days after both teams struggled against high-quality bowling and a surface that increasingly assisted spin.
South Africa were dismissed for 159 in their first innings, while India responded with 189 to take a 30-run lead. The Proteas then recovered with 153 in the second innings, setting India a target of 124. India, however, collapsed to 93 all out in 35 overs, giving South Africa a memorable victory and a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.
Match Summary
South Africa Win a Low-Scoring Thriller
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first at Eden Gardens. Their opening innings produced 159 runs, with Aiden Markram making 31 and Ryan Rickelton contributing 23. Jasprit Bumrah was India’s outstanding bowler, finishing with 5/27.
India managed a 30-run first-innings lead by scoring 189. KL Rahul top-scored with 39, while Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja provided useful contributions. Simon Harmer led the South African attack with 4/30.
Bavuma Changes the Match
South Africa’s second innings looked fragile at 93/7, but captain Temba Bavuma produced a crucial unbeaten 55. His resistance, supported by Corbin Bosch and the lower order, took South Africa to 153 all out and gave India a target of 124.
India never settled into the chase. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fell early, while Washington Sundar’s 31 and Axar Patel’s 26 could not prevent the collapse. India were eventually bowled out for 93, with Harmer taking another four wickets.
Full Match Scorecard
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | India vs South Africa, 1st Test |
| Series | Freedom Trophy 2025 |
| Date | November 14–16, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | South Africa won and elected to bat |
| South Africa 1st innings | 159 all out |
| India 1st innings | 189 all out |
| South Africa 2nd innings | 153 all out |
| India 2nd innings | 93 all out |
| Result | South Africa won by 30 runs |
| Player of the Match | Simon Harmer |
| Highest individual score | Temba Bavuma – 55* |
| Best bowling | Simon Harmer – 8/51 |
South Africa’s victory was their first Test win in India since 2010, according to the ICC. The result also gave the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series.
South Africa First Innings Scorecard
Proteas Bowled Out for 159
South Africa’s first innings lasted 55 overs, with the visitors making 159 before being dismissed. Aiden Markram led the scoring with 31 from 48 balls, while Ryan Rickelton made 23 from 22 deliveries.
Wiaan Mulder scored 24, Tony de Zorzi added 24 and Kyle Verreynne contributed 16. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 15, but South Africa could not build enough substantial partnerships.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s |
| Aiden Markram | c Pant b Bumrah | 31 | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Ryan Rickelton | b Bumrah | 23 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | lbw b Kuldeep | 24 | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | c Jurel b Kuldeep | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony de Zorzi | lbw b Bumrah | 24 | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| Tristan Stubbs | not out | 15 | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Verreynne | lbw b Siraj | 16 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | b Siraj | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | lbw b Axar | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Harmer | b Bumrah | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | lbw b Bumrah | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 15 | ||||
| Total | All out, 55 overs | 159 |
Bumrah Produces a Five-Wicket Haul
Jasprit Bumrah took 5/27 from 14 overs, including five maidens. His spell repeatedly stopped South Africa from converting promising starts into significant partnerships.
Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav also took two. Axar Patel completed the other wicket as India bowled South Africa out for 159.
India First Innings Scorecard
India Take a 30-Run Lead
India replied with 189 all out in 62.2 overs, securing a 30-run advantage. KL Rahul was India’s top scorer with 39 from 119 balls, an innings built around patience rather than aggression.
Washington Sundar made a valuable contribution, while Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also helped India move beyond South Africa’s first-innings total.
| Batter | Dismissal | R |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | b Marco Jansen | 12 |
| KL Rahul | c Markram b Maharaj | 39 |
| Washington Sundar | c Markram b Harmer | 31 |
| Shubman Gill | retired hurt | 4 |
| Rishabh Pant | c Verreynne b Bosch | 27 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | lbw b Harmer | 27 |
| Dhruv Jurel | c & b Harmer | 14 |
| Axar Patel | c Jansen b Harmer | 16 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | c Verreynne b Jansen | 1 |
| Mohammed Siraj | b Jansen | 1 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | not out | 1 |
| Extras | 16+ | |
| Total | All out, 62.2 overs | 189 |
Harmer Keeps India Under Pressure
Simon Harmer took 4/30, becoming the key figure in South Africa’s response to India’s first-innings batting effort.
Marco Jansen took three wickets, while Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch also contributed wickets. India’s 189 gave them the lead, but the margin was small enough for South Africa to remain firmly in the contest.
South Africa Second Innings Scorecard
Bavuma Rescues the Proteas
South Africa’s second innings initially appeared to be heading toward another modest total. India reduced the visitors to 93/7, with Ravindra Jadeja doing significant damage with the ball.
Captain Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten on 55, however, and his resistance became the defining batting performance of the Test. Corbin Bosch contributed 25 as South Africa recovered to 153 all out.
| Batter | Dismissal | R |
| Ryan Rickelton | lbw b Kuldeep Yadav | 11 |
| Aiden Markram | c Jurel b Jadeja | 4 |
| Wiaan Mulder | c Pant b Jadeja | 11 |
| Temba Bavuma | not out | 55 |
| Tony de Zorzi | c Jurel b Jadeja | 2 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Jadeja | 5 |
| Kyle Verreynne | b Axar Patel | 9 |
| Marco Jansen | c Rahul b Kuldeep Yadav | 13 |
| Corbin Bosch | b Bumrah | 25 |
| Simon Harmer | b Siraj | 7 |
| Keshav Maharaj | lbw b Siraj | 0 |
| Extras | 11 | |
| Total | All out, 54 overs | 153 |
Jadeja Leads India’s Attack
Ravindra Jadeja took 4/50 in South Africa’s second innings and was instrumental in reducing the visitors to 93/7.
Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah took one each. Despite India’s strong bowling effort, Bavuma’s resistance gave South Africa enough runs to create a genuine fourth-innings contest.
India Second Innings Scorecard
India Collapse While Chasing 124
India needed only 124 runs to win, but the chase quickly turned into a major collapse.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck and KL Rahul fell for one. Washington Sundar fought back with 31, while Axar Patel scored 26, but South Africa’s bowlers continued taking wickets at regular intervals.
| Batter | Dismissal | R |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | dismissed | 0 |
| KL Rahul | dismissed | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | dismissed | 31 |
| Shubman Gill | did not bat | — |
| Rishabh Pant | dismissed | 4 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | dismissed | 6 |
| Dhruv Jurel | dismissed | 13 |
| Axar Patel | dismissed | 26 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | dismissed | 4 |
| Mohammed Siraj | dismissed | 4 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | not out | 0 |
| Total | All out, 35 overs | 93 |
Harmer Finishes the Job
Simon Harmer took 4/21 in India’s second innings, completing match figures of 8/51.
His control was particularly important because India needed only 124. Rather than allowing the chase to settle into a partnership, Harmer and South Africa’s other bowlers kept attacking the batting order until India were dismissed for 93.
Bowling Figures
India Bowling – South Africa First Innings
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 14 | 5 | 27 | 5 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 12 | 0 | 47 | 2 |
| Axar Patel | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 14 | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 8 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
South Africa Bowling – India First Innings
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Simon Harmer | 4/30 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 wickets |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1 wicket |
| Corbin Bosch | 1 wicket |
Harmer’s 4/30 was critical because India had established a first-innings lead but could have extended it substantially without his intervention.
India Bowling – South Africa Second Innings
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4/50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 2 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 1 |
| Axar Patel | 1 |
South Africa Bowling – India Second Innings
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Simon Harmer | 4/21 |
| Marco Jansen | 2/15 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 wickets |
| Other bowlers | Remaining wickets |
Harmer’s second-innings spell was the final piece of South Africa’s victory. The visitors successfully defended 123 runs, one of the smallest successful fourth-innings defences in recent India Test history.
Fall of Wickets
South Africa First Innings
South Africa’s wickets fell at 57, 62, 71, 114, 120, 146, 147, 154 and 159, with the final two wickets falling at 159.
India First Innings
India lost wickets throughout their innings but recovered sufficiently to reach 189, giving themselves a 30-run lead.
South Africa Second Innings
South Africa slipped to 93/7, but Bavuma and Bosch added crucial runs before the lower order completed the recovery to 153.
India Second Innings
India’s chase started disastrously, with the openers dismissed cheaply. The score eventually reached 93 before the final wicket fell after 35 overs.
Match Result
South Africa Win by 30 Runs
South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens.
The complete match sequence was:
South Africa – 159 all out
India – 189 all out
South Africa – 153 all out
India – 93 all out
India needed 124 runs in the fourth innings but were dismissed for 93. South Africa therefore won by 30 runs and moved 1-0 ahead in the two-Test series.
Player of the Match
Simon Harmer’s 8/51
Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match after taking four wickets in each of India’s innings.
His figures were 4/30 in the first innings and 4/21 in the second, giving him overall match figures of 8/51. He also scored 12 runs in South Africa’s first innings.
Harmer’s contribution was especially significant because South Africa were defending a relatively small target. His ability to maintain pressure while taking wickets prevented India from establishing the partnerships needed to win.
Key Moments
Bumrah’s Five-Wicket Haul
Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/27 was the standout performance during South Africa’s first innings. He removed five of the Proteas’ batters and helped restrict them to 159.
India Take a 30-Run Lead
India reached 189, giving themselves a 30-run advantage. At that stage, the hosts appeared to have gained control, but South Africa remained competitive because the lead was relatively small.
Bavuma’s Unbeaten Fifty
The match changed when Temba Bavuma scored 55 not out after South Africa had fallen to 93/7. His innings added stability when the visitors were in serious danger of being bowled out cheaply.
India Need 124
South Africa eventually reached 153, setting India 124 to win. The target was modest, but the pitch and bowling conditions meant India still faced a difficult chase.
India Bowled Out for 93
The decisive moment came when India were dismissed for 93 in 35 overs. Harmer took four wickets, and South Africa completed a 30-run victory.
Match Highlights
A Test Dominated by Bowlers
The Kolkata Test produced only 594 runs across four innings, making it an unusually low-scoring contest. Neither team crossed 200 in any innings.
South Africa’s highest total was 159, India’s highest was 189, and the fourth innings produced only 93. The match therefore remained alive until the final wicket.
Gill’s Injury Adds to India’s Problems
India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury after scoring four runs in the first innings and did not play any further part in the Test. The injury meant India effectively operated without their captain for the remainder of the contest.
South Africa End a Long Wait
The victory was particularly significant because it was South Africa’s first Test win in India since 2010. The result ended a long wait for the Proteas on Indian soil.
Records and Statistical Highlights
Simon Harmer’s Match Figures
8/51 was the defining bowling statistic of the Test. Harmer took four wickets in each innings and was the only bowler to claim eight wickets in the match.
Bumrah’s 16th Test Five-Wicket Haul
Bumrah’s 5/27 marked his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, according to the match notes reported by NDTV.
Bavuma Records the Highest Score
Bavuma’s 55 not out was the highest individual score by any batter in the match. The fact that the highest score was only 55 underlines how challenging the conditions were for batting.
Small Target Successfully Defended
South Africa defended a target of 124 runs and won by 30 runs. India were bowled out for only 93, making the fourth innings the decisive phase of the match.
Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa in Test Cricket
India and South Africa have developed a competitive Test rivalry over several decades. Their contests have frequently produced contrasting challenges because of the different playing conditions in the two countries.
The 2025 Kolkata Test added another low-scoring chapter to that rivalry. South Africa’s victory was particularly notable because it came in India and ended the Proteas’ long wait for a Test win on Indian soil.
Recent Meetings
2025 Kolkata Test
The first Test of the 2025 series ended with South Africa winning by 30 runs after India were bowled out for 93 in the fourth innings.
2025 Guwahati Test
The second Test followed in Guwahati from November 22 to 26. South Africa went on to win that match by 408 runs, completing a 2-0 series victory in India. The ICC described it as only South Africa’s second Test series win in India, after the 2000 series.
Major Records and Performances
Jasprit Bumrah
5/27 made Bumrah the leading bowler for India in the first innings. His five-wicket haul kept South Africa below 160 and gave India an early advantage.
Temba Bavuma
55 not out was the highest score of the match. Bavuma’s innings came at a critical stage, with South Africa seven wickets down and their lead still relatively small.
Simon Harmer
8/51 was the match-winning bowling performance. Harmer took 4/30 in India’s first innings and 4/21 in the second.
India’s 93 All Out
India’s fourth-innings total of 93 was the lowest score of the match and ultimately decided the result. The hosts needed only 124 but fell 30 runs short.
Why South Africa Won
The Proteas Recovered from a First-Innings Deficit
South Africa trailed by 30 runs after the first innings, but they did not allow India to turn that advantage into a decisive lead. Their second-innings recovery was the turning point.
Bavuma Provided the Necessary Resistance
When South Africa were 93/7, Bavuma stayed at the crease and scored an unbeaten 55. His innings gave the lower order enough time to add valuable runs and push the total to 153.
Harmer Controlled the Fourth Innings
India’s chase required only 124 runs, but Simon Harmer’s 4/21 ensured that the target remained difficult. South Africa’s bowlers kept attacking instead of simply defending runs, and India’s batting order could not establish a match-winning partnership.
FAQs
Who won the India vs South Africa 1st Test in 2025?
South Africa won the first Test by 30 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa scored 159 and 153, while India made 189 and 93.
What was India’s score in the first innings?
India scored 189 all out in 62.2 overs. KL Rahul was the top scorer with 39, while Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed important runs.
What was India’s score in the second innings?
India were dismissed for 93 in 35 overs while chasing 124. Washington Sundar top-scored with 31, while Axar Patel made 26.
Who was Player of the Match?
Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match after taking 8/51 across India’s two innings. He took four wickets in each innings.
What were Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling figures?
Bumrah took 5/27 from 14 overs in South Africa’s first innings, including five maidens. It was his 16th Test five-wicket haul.
Conclusion
South Africa Complete a Memorable Victory
The South Africa National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard 1st Test tells the story of a remarkable low-scoring contest at Eden Gardens. India took a 30-run first-innings lead, but South Africa responded through Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 and a disciplined bowling performance.
Simon Harmer’s 8/51 proved decisive, while Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/27 was India’s outstanding individual bowling effort. South Africa eventually defended 124, bowling India out for 93 and winning by 30 runs.
The result gave South Africa a 1-0 series lead and marked their first Test victory in India since 2010.