SA vs IND (2nd Test) – Highlights
South Africa’s dominance in the 2nd Test at Guwahati was emphatic and comprehensive, as they defeated India by a staggering 408 runs to seal the series with authority. The Proteas showcased an all-round performance, combining disciplined bowling with resolute batting, leaving the hosts struggling to mount any meaningful resistance across both innings. From the very start, it was clear that South Africa had come to India not just to compete but to make a statement.
Batting first, SA’s innings was anchored by Senuran Muthusamy, whose brilliant 109-run knock came off 206 balls and displayed immense patience and technique against India’s varied attack. Marco Jansen complemented him with an aggressive 93, striking at over 100, injecting momentum into the innings. Support came from Tristan Stubbs (49) and Kyle Verreynne (45), ensuring that South Africa posted a commanding first-innings total of 489. Kuldeep Yadav managed to claim four wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with two each, but it was clear that India lacked the penetrative edge to make inroads consistently.
IND’s reply was dismal, with the batting lineup failing to negotiate the pace and bounce generated by Marco Jansen and the guile of Simon Harmer. Only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Washington Sundar (48) offered some resistance, while most of the middle order capitulated under sustained pressure. Jansen’s six-wicket haul, combined with Harmer’s crucial three wickets, restricted India to 201, leaving the home side trailing by 288 runs.
SA did not just settle for the first innings lead; they extended it further in the second innings, declaring at 260 for 5. Tristan Stubbs starred with a patient 94, Tony de Zorzi contributed a vital 49, and Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram provided solid starts. Ravindra Jadeja’s effort with the ball was commendable, claiming four wickets, but South Africa’s depth in batting ensured they always stayed ahead.
Chasing an improbable 549, IND second innings mirrored their first. The top order failed once again to counter the relentless South African bowling, with only Ravindra Jadeja (54) offering some resistance. Simon Harmer ran through the lineup, taking six wickets, and his combination with Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj left India reeling at 140 all out. The margin of 408 runs underscores not just a dominant performance but an almost clinical dismantling of the home team.
Marco Jansen’s all-round display earned him the Player of the Match, while Simon Harmer, with a series haul of 17 wickets, was deservedly named Player of the Series. South Africa’s disciplined execution and the depth in both batting and bowling illustrated why they remain one of the most formidable sides in Test cricket, especially in challenging conditions away from home.
South Africa vs India Scoreboard
South Africa – 489 & 260/5d
India – 201 & 140
Result – South Africa won by 408 runs
Player of the Match – Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen
SA vs IND Playing Eleven
South Africa | Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj |
India | Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj |
Disclaimer: The following match highlights are based on the author’s personal insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider these perspectives and form their own conclusions.
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