India were bowled out for 189 in 62.2 overs, taking a 30-run lead over South Africa on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test. The innings ended with Jasprit Bumrah unbeaten on 1 as wickets continued to fall in clusters.
The biggest concern came early in the day when Shubman Gill, who retired hurt on 4, did not return to bat, even as India kept losing wickets. The commentary confirmed:
“Gill won’t come out to bat and India have been bundled out with a lead of 30 runs.”
His absence raises fresh worries over the severity of his injury, and the Indian camp is expected to provide an update soon.
India’s innings mirrored South Africa’s collapse, with batters getting starts but failing to convert.
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KL Rahul (39 off 119) and Washington Sundar (29 off 82) showed patience during the first hour, but the innings fell apart soon after.
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Rishabh Pant (27 off 24) tried counterattacking before Corbin Bosch removed him.
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Axar Patel (16 off 45) and Jadeja (27 off 45) offered resistance before falling to Harmer.
South Africa’s bowlers, especially Simon Harmer, dominated the session:
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Harmer finished with 4/30, extracting variable bounce and using pace variations brilliantly.
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Marco Jansen picked up 3/35, including the key wickets of Jaiswal and Kuldeep.
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Corbin Bosch delivered a crucial breakthrough by removing Pant.
With Gill’s injury uncertain and India’s innings wrapped up sooner than expected, attention now shifts to whether the skipper will take the field when South Africa begin their second innings.
