South Africa Dominates Day 2 of Test Against India in Guwahati

In a commanding display, South Africa concluded Day 2 of the Test match against India in Guwahati with a total of 489 runs. Key contributions came from Senuran Muthusamy, who scored his maiden century, and Marco Jansen, who added a quick 93 runs. As India began their innings, they ended the day at 9-0, facing a challenging target. The match showcased South Africa's dominance, particularly in the latter stages of their innings. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match's progress and key performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 23, 2025, 18:28 IST

South Africa Takes Charge

On Day 2 of the Test match between India and South Africa in Guwahati, the visitors ended the day in a strong position. They scored 489 runs in their first innings, bolstered by a maiden century from all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy and a powerful 93 from Marco Jansen. After two days of intense play, South Africa put India to bat.

India's Response Cut Short

As the day concluded, India faced 6.1 overs, finishing at 9-0 before play was halted due to fading light at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (7 not out) and KL Rahul (2 not out) were at the crease.

Jansen's Explosive Finish

The third session commenced with South Africa at 428-7, featuring Jansen at 51 and Muthusamy at 107. Mohammed Siraj quickly struck for India, dismissing Muthusamy, who ended with 109 runs. Following this, Jansen intensified his innings, hitting two sixes off Ravindra Jadeja and adding more runs against Siraj. Despite Jasprit Bumrah taking Simon Harmer's wicket, Jansen's aggressive batting helped South Africa reach a formidable total of 489 before he was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav.

Muthusamy's Historic Century

South Africa maintained their dominance on Day 2, reaching 428-7 by the end of the second session, with Muthusamy unbeaten on 107 and Jansen on 51. After resuming from 316-6, Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne contributed significantly until Jadeja dismissed Verreynne for 45. Jansen joined Muthusamy, and both players aggressively added runs, with Muthusamy achieving his century off 192 balls, marking him as the third South African to score a Test hundred from No. 7 or lower against India.

Morning Session Overview

In the morning session, South Africa enjoyed a wicketless run, reaching 316-6 as Muthusamy (56*) and Verreynne (38*) built a steady partnership, adding 69 runs after starting from 247-6.

Recap of Day 1

On Day 1, South Africa's top and middle order made significant contributions, bringing them close to 250 runs despite wickets taken by Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj. They ended Day 1 at 247-6, with notable performances from Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, and the openers.

Current Match Scores

Current Scores: India 9-0 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 7, KL Rahul 2) vs South Africa 489-10 (Senuran Muthusamy 107, Marco Jansen 93; Kuldeep Yadav 4-115).