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India takes control of 1st test vs. South Africa as 15 wickets fall on Day 2
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South Africa's Simon Harmer celebrates the dismissal of India's Ravindra Jadeja on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and South Africa in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi
KOLKATA, India (AP) — India's Ravindra Jadeja took 4-29 as South Africa was down to 93-7 (35 overs) at stumps on Day 2 of the first cricket test. Fifteen wickets fell Saturday, as India took control of proceedings after it was bowled out for 189 runs in its first innings. The hosts took a slender lead of 30 runs, before knocking over the majority of the Proteas’ batting lineup in the second innings.