Kolkata: South Africa performed brilliantly in the first test match against India and defeated the Indian team strongly. With this victory, South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. The special thing is that he has also broken the 53 year old record at Eden Gardens, which further increases the historical importance of this victory.

Indian team’s weak start

The Indian team had a weak start on the very first day. The early dismissal of the batsmen and the excellent performance of the opposition bowlers put India under pressure. Due to the early return of the openers to the pavilion, the team lost its balance and there was more pressure on the middle order. South African bowlers took advantage of every situation and troubled the Indian batsmen.

Domination of South Africa

The South African team adopted an excellent strategy in the first test. The bowling department continuously forced the Indian batsmen to struggle with good line and length. The perfect mix of spin and pace and excellent fielding on the field dashed the Indian team’s hopes. Even in batting, South Africa scored runs with confidence and kept complete control of the match.

53 year old record broken at Eden Gardens

This victory of South Africa at Eden Gardens is being considered historic. In the last 53 years, no foreign team had been able to defeat India so easily here. This record is the result of dedicated preparation and excellent performance of the South African team. This victory has also given South Africa a mental edge against the Indian team on the field.

Analysis of weaknesses of the Indian team

Experts say that the main reason for this defeat was the lack of batting order and bowling of the Indian team. Especially the experience of playing matches in foreign conditions became a challenge for the limited players. The captain and senior players need to pay attention to this, so that improvements can be made in the next match of the series.

signs for the future

With this victory, South Africa has made a strong position in the series, but the Indian team still has a chance. There is a need to improve and change the strategy in the next test. The Indian team will have to improve its weaknesses by playing with confidence and composure on the field.