Kolkata Test: India sense win after Jadeja wrecks South Africa

November 15, 2025 5:19 PM

Kolkata Test: India sense win after Jadeja wrecks South Africa

Ravindra Jadeja’s four-wicket burst set India on course for a victory inside three days after a bruising day two in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Saturday. India were in the box seat after bundling out South Africa for 159 at Eden Gardens where inconsistent bounce has been a bane for the shot-makers from both sides. It was evident in India’s reply too as they managed 189 to be left with a lead well short of their own expectations. South Africa faltered in their seco...

South Africa shed ‘chokers’ tag, clinch historic World Test Championship title

June 14, 2025 8:07 PM

South Africa shed ‘chokers’ tag, clinch historic World Test Championship title

South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. But it was an edgy finish as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord’s after resuming at 213-2 overnight. In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the Londo...