South Africa and New Zealand face off for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match.

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Scotland found its hero in off-spinner Michael Leask, who took 4-17, adding to his batting cameo of an unbeaten 22 off five balls.

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The ‘Player of the Match' award went to Simon Harmer, who produced figures of 4/30 and 4/21, making a big impact in a closely fought contest. But what if we tell you Simon Harmer doesn’t hold the record for best bowling figures between India and South Africa in Tests on Indian soil.

IND vs SA: Not Simon Harmer, THIS bowler holds record for best bowling figures on Indian soil in Test cricket

Bavuma’s record as captain is now 11 Tests without a defeat, 10 wins and a draw, including the World Test Championship final win over Australia.

Temba Bavuma remains unbeaten as Test captain as South Africa stun India in Kolkata

As India fell short by 30 runs against South Africa on Sunday (Nov 16), here’s a look at the five lowest victory margins recorded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

5 lowest victory margin at Eden Gardens in Test cricket

As India chase a modest target of 124 in the fourth innings, here’s a look at the five lowest totals ever defended at Eden Gardens.

5 lowest targets defended at Eden Gardens in Test cricket

Chasing a modest total of 124 runs, India were bowled out for 93 runs as Simon Harmer scalped four wickets. The win also means the defending World Test Champions take a 1-0 series lead in the two-match series.

IND vs SA: South Africa rock India in low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens, take 1-0 lead in series

IND vs SA, 1st Test: India 37/1 on day 1 after Bumrah's five-for leaves Proteas bowled out of 159

IND vs SA 1st Test: 'You prepare for the worst, you play for the best': Hashim Amla's advice for South African batters facing spin

As India gear up to face South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, let’s look back at five epic low-scoring thrillers played at this iconic venue.


Top 5 nail-biting low-scoring Tests played at Eden Gardens

As India and South Africa gear up for the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from Friday (November 14), let’s take a look at the five highest team totals recorded at the iconic venue.


Top 5 highest team totals at Eden Gardens in Test cricket history

India and South Africa last played at Eden Gardens in February 2010, a year before the ODI World Cup. It was the same tour of South Africa during which Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score an ODI hundred. 

IND vs SA: Here's what happened last time India-South Africa squared off at Eden Gardens

From Wasim Jaffer to Rahul Dravid here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual Test score at Eden Gardens. The list has some legendary names including VVS Laxman, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sunil Gavaskar as the latest series against South Africa is set to take centre stage.

From Wasim Jaffer to Rahul Dravid, 5 Indian batters with highest individual Test score at Eden Gardens

As India and South Africa gear up for the first Test at Eden Gardens on Friday (Nov 14), here’s a look at the five bowlers with the most Test wickets at this historic venue.

Meet 5 bowlers with most Test wickets at Eden Gardens: No.5 has been sidelined by selectors

India News, Sports: The BCCI has not announced the venues for the playoffs of the IPL officially despite having made the rescheduled league matches

IPL 2025 | Not that easy to shift final: Ganguly optimistic of Eden Gardens keeping date with summit clash

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR. After a partly cloudy Monday(6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. Sports Cricket

IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs CSK clash at Eden Gardens

While PBKS moved to the fourth spot following sharing a point with KKR, the hosts remained in the seventh position with seven points in nine games. Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025: No revenge for KKR against PBKS as rain plays spoilsport at Eden Gardens

KKR will face PBKS in the 44th game of IPL 2025. KKR, currently seventh on the points table, will look to bounce back and stay alive in the tournament. India News Cricket Sports

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings

Cricket, Sports: Kolkata Knight Riders lost a close game at Eden Gardens, where more than 490 runs were scored. The home team so close, but couldn’t cross the finish line

IPL 2025: 'We are not at all worried about Russell’s form', says KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane after narrow loss to LSG

Cricket, Sports: KKR has played two matches thus far this season, losing one (against RCB in the tournament opener) and winning the other against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2025: KKR coach backs Rahane over ‘Eden Gardens pitch controversy’, bats for ‘favourable home conditions’

Cricket, Sports: The decision follows a request from Kolkata Police to the CAB regarding the deployment of personnel across the city owing to festivities of Ram Navami

IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG rescheduled to April 8 owing to Ram Navami festivities

Cricket, Sports; Although Mukherjee took a U-turn when approached about his thoughts on this, Goswami’s X post further put the pitch curator controversy in the limelight.

IPL 2025: Ex-Bengal batter backs claims against KKR pitch curator, says ‘Nothing new…’

Sports, Cricket: Traditionally known to assist spinners, the surface offered little turn, affecting KKR’s spin-heavy bowling attack in their seven-wicket defeat

IPL 2025: Rahane calls for spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens after KKR’s loss to RCB

Cricket, Sports: Krunal Pandya picked three for 29 in the first innings, helping RCB restrict KKR to 174 for eight in the tournament opener at Eden Gardens.

KKR vs RCB: Kohli, Krunal power Bengaluru to comfortable win in IPL 2025 opener

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