India, Nov. 16 -- Simon Harmer was in top form on Day 2 of the opening Test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata on Saturday. The South African spinner caused total destruction, taking four wickets. He accounted for the key dismissals of Washington Sundar (29), Ravindra Jadeja (27), Dhruv Jurel (14) and Axar Patel (16).

After South Africa was bowled out for 159 in the first innings, India's batting order had the chance to have a huge lead, but then ended up being ahead by only 30 runs. Harmer was the trump card for the visitors, and he made that possible.

He made his return to the South African team for the first time in 2022 since signing a Kolpak deal with English County side Essex in 2016. The move saw him ruled out from ...