IND vs SA 2nd Test: India Reeling at 90/5 as South Africa Dominate
Team India find themselves in deep trouble on the final day of the second Test against South Africa, reaching 90 for 5 in 47 overs as they continue their fight to save the match in Guwahati.
India’s innings never quite found momentum. Kuldeep Yadav, who battled for 38 balls, eventually departed for 5 runs, managing just one boundary. Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant tried to inject some energy into the chase, scoring 13 off 16 balls, including a boundary and a maximum, before he too fell.
Earlier, India’s opening pair failed to give the team a solid start.
South Africa, meanwhile, rode on the brilliance of spinner Simon Harmer , who has been the star of the day. Harmer bowled 19 overs, picking up 4 wickets for only 23 runs, tightening the noose around India’s batting order. Pacer Marco Jansen also chipped in with a wicket, giving away 16 runs in 11 overs.
The rest of the Proteas attack Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Aiden Markram are yet to find success, though they have kept things tight. Mulder conceded 6 runs in 4 overs, Markram gave away just 2 runs in 2 overs, and Maharaj leaked 31 runs across 11 overs.
Earlier in the match, South Africa declared their innings at 260 for 5.
India’s standout performer with the ball was Ravindra Jadeja, who produced an excellent spell, returning with 4 wickets for 62 runs in 28.3 overs during South Africa’s second innings.
As things stand, South Africa lead the Test series 1-0, and India are under pressure to avoid a defeat and force a draw on the final day. The hosts will need resilience and a strong lower-order fightback if they hope to stay alive in the series.
India’s innings never quite found momentum. Kuldeep Yadav, who battled for 38 balls, eventually departed for 5 runs, managing just one boundary. Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant tried to inject some energy into the chase, scoring 13 off 16 balls, including a boundary and a maximum, before he too fell.
Earlier, India’s opening pair failed to give the team a solid start.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 13 off 20 balls, hitting a boundary and a six.
- KL Rahul’s struggles continued as he managed just 6 runs off 29 balls.
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South Africa, meanwhile, rode on the brilliance of spinner Simon Harmer , who has been the star of the day. Harmer bowled 19 overs, picking up 4 wickets for only 23 runs, tightening the noose around India’s batting order. Pacer Marco Jansen also chipped in with a wicket, giving away 16 runs in 11 overs.
The rest of the Proteas attack Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Aiden Markram are yet to find success, though they have kept things tight. Mulder conceded 6 runs in 4 overs, Markram gave away just 2 runs in 2 overs, and Maharaj leaked 31 runs across 11 overs.
Earlier in the match, South Africa declared their innings at 260 for 5.
- Tristan Stubbs starred with a gritty 94 off 180 balls, smashing nine boundaries and a maximum.
- Tony de Zorzi narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 49 off 68 balls, decorated with four boundaries and a six.
India’s standout performer with the ball was Ravindra Jadeja, who produced an excellent spell, returning with 4 wickets for 62 runs in 28.3 overs during South Africa’s second innings.
As things stand, South Africa lead the Test series 1-0, and India are under pressure to avoid a defeat and force a draw on the final day. The hosts will need resilience and a strong lower-order fightback if they hope to stay alive in the series.
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