Test series at Eden Gardens, returning to Test action at the venue after six years. India, led by Shubman Gill, face a confident Proteas side under Temba Bavuma. The pitch is expected to aid pacers early and spinners from day three.

The ongoing Test match between India and South Africa is nearing conclusion, with South Africa struggling at 93-7 and leading by only 63 runs. The pitch at Eden Gardens has drawn criticism for being unplayable,

The Eden Gardens pitch was scrutinised for being heavily in favour of spinnners and bowlers. As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days of the match in Kolkata.

Harbhajan Singh and Michael Vaughan slammed the proceedings of the India vs South Africa 1st Test in Kolkata after the match headed for a Day 3 finish.