Simon Harmer spins South Africa to memorable victory as India captain Shubman Gill taken to hospital

Join Football Join Football Newsletter Football newsletterOff-spinner Simon Harmer led South Africa’s lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening Test. HarTe” It”Earlier, Bavuma dragged the reigning world champions back into the contest with an innings of tremendous grit.Having conceded a first-innings lead of 30, South Africa resumed day three on a precarious 93-7 with the onus on Bavuma to give his bowlers some runs to defend.Bavuma replied with an unbeaten 55 – the only 50 by any batter on a minefield of a pitch where inconsistent bounce and spin made life difficult for the shot-makers.open image in galleryCaptain Temba Bavuma made a crucial half-century to push South Africa to a defendable total (AP)Corbin Bosch produced a defiant 25, but once Jasprit Bumrah pegged back his off stump, South Africa’s tail promptly caved in.Bavuma was left stranded after a 136-ball defiance, which contained four boundaries and plenty of determination.Chasing a small total to win, India were already short of a batter as skipper Shubman Gill retired hurt in the first innings and could not bat in the second having been taken to hospital. Shu “The”He
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