WATCH: Rishabh Pant’s clever stump mic tactic leads to Temba Bavuma’s wicket on the next ball | IND vs SA, Kolkata Test

the The first test between India and South Africa At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, I witnessed a brilliant display of cricketing intelligence from the Indian vice-captain and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pantwhich has specific instructions for spinning Kuldeep Yadav It directly led to the dismissal of the South African captain Temba Bavuma Next ball. Pant’s insightful handling of the situation, clearly captured on the microphone, contributed significantly to India’s early dominance.

IND vs SA: Rishabh Pant’s mic strategy leads to Temba Bavuma’s wicket on day 1 of Kolkata Test

The incident occurred during the first session of the first day, immediately after the blistering start of the Indian pace attack. With Kuldeep bowling, vice-captain Pant laid out the pitch and provided key tactical advice specifically aimed at neutralizing the dangerous Temba Bavuma, a batsman known for tiring the bowlers down.

Pant’s words, picked up by the microphone, warned Kuldeep about Bavuma’s favorite scoring shot and the exact spot where he could be caught. Pant told Kuldeep that Bavuma is prone to playing a sweep shot and is likely to be “caught off the leg side”. He specifically instructed the players on the leg side to prepare for this opportunity.

Soon after this specific tip, Kuldeep introduced a tournament that Bavuma tried to run on his platforms. The ball hit the inside edge of his bat and flew straight at him Dhruv Gurelwhich was placed at his leg slip, resulting in a clean catch. The quick dismissal of the South African skipper, known for his ability to wear down bowlers, was credited entirely to Pant’s intelligence and ability to read the batter.

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IND vs SA: South Africa bounce back after early losses to Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav

South Africa chose to bat first after winning the toss in Kolkata, but their innings has been a roller-coaster ride so far. Having lost three wickets before lunch, they managed to stabilize somewhat, reaching 105/3 by the break. Despite losing two key wickets in quick succession, the middle order has shown resilience with And Jan Mulder (22*) And Tony De Zorzi (16*) held on after the fall of Temba Bavuma, who was dismissed for just 3 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah Kuldeep was one of India’s leading bowlers, taking wickets Ryan Rickleton (23) and Aiden Markram (31) respectively. Both bowlers looked sharp, with Bumrah delivering a devastating spell and Kuldeep breaking through when South Africa looked to be getting some stability. The Indian bowlers put pressure on South Africa but Mulder and De Zorzi will look to rebuild after early setbacks as South Africa move towards the second session.

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