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South Africa Set India 549, Strike Early in Guwahati to Eye Series Sweep

Marco Jansen’s 93 with the bat followed by a six-wicket burst leaves India facing a daunting fourth-innings chase to keep the series alive.

South Africa's Marco Jansen bowls during the third day of the second test match against India at ACA Stadium, in Guwahati on Monday
Karun Nair shares a cryptic message after India collapse in Guwahati.
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Overview

  • South Africa declared at 260-5 in their second innings, with Tristan Stubbs making 94, to set India a target of 549 before reducing the hosts to 27/2.
  • Marco Jansen capped a decisive all-round display with 93 in the first innings and figures of 6/48 that routed India for 201 after South Africa posted 489.
  • India’s chase began poorly as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for 13 and KL Rahul for 6, leaving Sai Sudharsan and nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav to resume under heavy pressure.
  • Washington Sundar (48) and Kuldeep Yadav (19) earlier added a defiant 72 for the eighth wicket, while Ravindra Jadeja took 4/62 in South Africa’s second innings.
  • South Africa lead the two-Test series 1-0 and are well placed for a first series win in India since 2000, with India missing regular captain Shubman Gill due to a neck issue and facing criticism over batting temperament.