South Africa’s confidence and Bavuma’s resilience underscore how India’s confused pitch strategies and uneven mindset are weakening their command over home conditions.
The allure of Test cricket — its unpredictable shifts, tense back-and-forth contests, and the thrill of the unknown — drew nearly 50,000 spectators to Eden Gardens on Sunday.
South Africa entered the third day with a 63-run lead, significant yet fragile in a low-scoring encounter. With three wickets still in hand, the Proteas held the edge, but India, too, had reason to feel a renewed sense of optimism.
