365telugu.com online news,23rd,November,2025:Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati saw South Africa maintain control for most of the session, even as India managed to break a stubborn stand in the afternoon. The visitors continued to build steadily, frustrating the Indian bowling attack throughout the day.
Key Highlights
- South Africa moved to 334/7 in their first innings before play halted for the day.
- Senuran Muthusamy played a composed knock, remaining unbeaten on 62*, while Kyle Verreynne added a crucial 39 before his dismissal.
- India finally found success when Ravindra Jadeja tempted Verreynne into stepping out of the crease, allowing Rishabh Pant to complete a neat stumping.
- Earlier, Indian bowlers struggled to create pressure as South Africa’s batters kept rotating strike with ease, especially against spin.
- Experts observed that the pitch remained favourable for batting, prompting calls for India to act quickly to prevent South Africa from posting a massive first-innings total.
What India Must Focus On
- Cutting down easy singles and creating consistent pressure will be key if India hopes to tighten control.
- With batting conditions still good, India need 2–3 quick wickets in the next session to shift the momentum.
- South Africa’s deep batting order could push the score beyond 450, a scenario that may put India on the defensive early in the match.