India Take New Ball, SA Star Stuns Bumrah With Boundary
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Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Tristan Stubbs for 49, denying him a well-deserved half-century. Earlier in the post-lunch session, Ravindra Jadeja had provided the first breakthrough by sending South Africa captain Temba Bavuma back for 41.
Rishabh Pant becomes only the second wicketkeeper to lead India in Tests after MS Dhoni, who captained in 60 matches between 2008 and 2014.
The second Test of the India vs South Africa series will begin on November 22 in Guwahati. This will be the first-ever Test match to be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.