India ended Day 2 firmly on top against South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata. 15 wickets fell in a day dominated by bowlers, with South Africa struggling at 93/7 in their second innings at Stumps, with a lead of only 63 over the hosts. Ravindra Jadeja was the destructor-in-chief, taking four wickets, including two in one over. Earlier in the day, India took a first innings lead of 30, managing a total of 189. India captain Shubman Gill was forced to retire hurt after facing just three balls due to a neck injury, and did not come out to bat again.