IND vs SA [WATCH]: Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant delivery stuns Aiden Markram as Rishabh Pant takes a stunning catch on Day 1 of Kolkata Test

On Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Jasprit Bumrah continued his excellent form with the ball, sending Aiden Markram back to the pavilion. Markram had been steady up until that point, contributing 31 runs off 48 balls, but Bumrah had other plans.

Jasprit Bumrah’s unplayable delivery and Rishabh Pant’s incredible reflexes

With the score at 62/2, Bumrah, with his characteristic pace and precision, delivered a vicious back-of-a-length ball that landed on off stump. The ball then jagged up sharply, catching Markram completely off-guard. Markram, in an attempt to defend, could only manage an edge that flew to Rishabh Pant. Pant, ever-alert behind the stumps, dived to his right with exceptional agility, plucking the ball out of mid-air in what can only be described as a stunning, one-handed catch.

Bumrah’s delivery was a shocker, almost unplayable, with the extra bounce making it nearly impossible for Markram to react in time. Pant’s extraordinary reflexes and the sheer athleticism to complete such a remarkable catch further elevated the moment, leaving the South African opener stranded and India with a massive breakthrough. This wicket not only halted Markram’s resistance but also sent a clear message about the potency of India’s bowling attack.

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IND vs SA: South Africa’s top order faces early challenges on Day 1 of Kolkata Test

As the first session of Day 1 progresses in Kolkata, South Africa chose to bat after winning the toss. They reached lunch at 105/3 in 27 overs, with a steady, if not explosive, start. Markram and Ryan Rickelton both made starts but fell to key breakthroughs, with Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav striking crucial blows for India.

South Africa’s innings got off to a reasonable start with Markram and Rickelton sharing a 50-run stand before Bumrah made the first breakthrough, removing Rickelton for 23. Markram followed soon after, caught by Pant off Bumrah for 31. Temba Bavuma’s captaincy was undermined by a sharp delivery from Kuldeep, which dismissed him for just 3. Wiaan Mulder and Tony de Zorzi, however, held firm through the first session, with Mulder unbeaten on 22 and de Zorzi on 15, as they look to stabilize the innings after the early setbacks. Despite the wickets, the visitors have shown resilience, ensuring that India could not capitalize further.

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