Jansen’s four-wicket haul puts India on the back foot
India found themselves in a precarious position at 174-7 after pace bowler Marco Jansen claimed four wickets on day three of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. The hosts still trail by 315 runs, responding to South Africa’s formidable 489 on a batting-friendly pitch.
At the break, Washington Sundar (33*) and Kuldeep Yadav (14*) shared an unbeaten 52-run stand after India had slumped to 122-7, trying to stabilize the innings in a tense india vs south africa cricket match scenario.
Key batting moments
Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed with 58 runs, his 13th Test half-century, before falling to off-spinner Simon Harmer. He showcased aggressive stroke play, hitting seven fours and a six. Other wickets in the session included Sai Sudharsan (15) and Dhruv Jurel (0), both dismissed by Harmer and Jansen, respectively.
Fielding brilliance turns the tide
Skipper Rishabh Pant was caught behind off Jansen for seven, sparking a collapse. Aiden Markram’s outstanding fielding contributed significantly, taking two crucial catches to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy (10) and Ravindra Jadeja (6). Despite the early setbacks, Sundar and Kuldeep stood firm to end the session on a relatively steady note.
Series context and previous matches
South Africa, having won the first Test, are pursuing their first series win in India since Hansie Cronje’s side triumphed in 2000. India recently suffered their fourth defeat in six home Tests against the world champions, including a loss to New Zealand’s 3-0 sweep last year.
Play in Guwahati begins 30 minutes earlier due to early sunsets, with the lunch and tea breaks reversed, offering a slightly different rhythm to the day’s play in this exciting india vs south africa cricket match.
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