Indian spin collapse

Kolkata, November 16, 2025: South Africa stunned India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, exposing serious frailties in the Indian batting lineup against spin. The visitors chase of 124 proved too much, with India folding for 93 in 35 overs.Simon Harmer emerged as the match-winner for South Africa, taking eight wickets in the game. Despite spin-friendly conditions expected to favour Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, it was Harmer’s probing off-spin that made the real impact.India was further weakened by the absence of Shubman Gill, who could not bat due to a neck…