IND vs SA 1st Test Live Cricket Score: Bumrah's Double Strike Gives India Big Breakthroughs, South Africa Three Down

Kuldeep Yadav's beautifully tossed-up delivery quickly ended South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's stay at the crease. SA 71/3 in 15.6 ov.

Jasprit Bumrah removed both the South African openers. A well-deployed 137.7kph with extra bounce from a short length did the magic for India as Bumrah removed well-set Aiden Markram. SA 62/2 in 12.1 ov.

Jasprit Bumrah gives India a big breakthrough as he removes well-set batter Ryan Rickelton with a gem delivery. From around the wicket at around 140 kph, the ball swings back in, leaving Rickelton stunned. SA 57/1

Aiden Markram whipped Axar Patel's first over as the batter smashed back-to-back two boundaries, gaining the tempo.

Markram finally gets his first run with a superb straight drive for four, and quickly follows it up with another boundary. SA 31/0

Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have begun South Africa's innings with a careful approach, adopting a cautious approach as they face India's bowling attack.

Speaking at the time of toss, the South Africa captain said, "We will have a bat. The boys just came back from Pakistan. I was with the A team. From a preparation point of view, we've done as best as we can. It's not every day you get to play against 50,000-60,000 people in the stands. So, I'm looking forward to the challenge. Being back in India, it's always an eye-opener. Looking forward to everything."

South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj.

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against the hosts India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.

South Africa Probable XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada. 

India Probable XI: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

According to the latest forecasts, the match will go on with a rain threat for five days. The temperatures will range between 18°C in the mornings and around 30°C in the afternoon.

The pitch at Eden Gardens is anticipated to offer a well-balanced match. Early morning moisture is likely to assist the seamers, while batting will become more straightforward as the sun shines brighter.

South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne(w), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Zubayr Hamza, Wiaan Mulder.

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal, Akash Deep.

With Rishabh Pant fit again and an in-form Dhruv Jurel set to play as a specialist batter, the middle order looks more stable.

Hello and welcome to our live blog of the first Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa, taking place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.