India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bavuma’s half-century helps SA set 124-run target, Siraj strikes twice

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: The ongoing opening Test between India and South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens has proven to be a challenging match for the batters. Temba Bavuma (29*) and Corbin Bosch (1*) have resumed batting on Day 3, aiming to boost South Africa’s second innings score beyond 100 runs. The Proteas struggled with the bat on Day 2, reaching 93/7 in 35 overs in their second innings with a lead of 63 runs. The pitch has posed difficulties for the batters, with uneven bounce for pacers and ample turn and bounce for spinners.India started Day 2 at 37/1 in their first innings, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar taking the score to 75 before Simon Harmer’s introduction led to quick dismissals. Gill left the field due to a neck spasm, showing the challenging conditions for batters. Bavuma has been South Africa’s standout performer in the second innings. Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets on Day 2, while Kuldeep Yadav struck twice. After Day 2, Axar Patel emphasized the need for an attacking mindset and patience in a game dominated by bowlers. Patel expressed confidence in India’s ability to chase the target under 125.