Overview
- India slumped to 113 for 5 and trailed by 376 in their first innings at Guwahati at the time of the latest reports.
- Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant, deputising for the absent Shubman Gill, scored 7 off 8 balls before charging Marco Jansen and edging to Kyle Verreynne, with DRS upholding the on-field decision.
- Anil Kumble faulted India's day-two approach for lacking attacking intent, urging the team to "make things happen."
- Dale Steyn called Pant's stroke a "brainfade" on X, and the wicketkeeper-batter faced sharp backlash from fans online.
- Verreynne's catch to dismiss Pant marked his 100th Test dismissal, making him the fifth South African wicketkeeper to reach the milestone.