South Africa stormed to 489 on day two in Guwahati, powered by Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden Test century and a brutal 93 from Marco Jansen that knocked India off their rhythm. No team has ever lost a Test in India after posting as many, putting the visitors in a powerful position to seal the series.
Resuming on 247 for 6, South Africa first rebuilt through Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne before Jansen flipped the momentum with a stunning 93 off 91 balls, smashing a record seven sixes by a visiting batter in India. Their 97-run stand shifted the match decisively, with Muthusamy accelerating late to finish on 109.
India’s bowlers toiled through 151.1 overs in draining conditions, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 4 for 115 and the pace trio sharing the rest. However, India struggled to create pressure on a surface that flattened out, and several missed chances added to the frustration.
Jansen’s late assault, combined with lower-order resistance, left India staring at a long road back. The hosts reached stumps at 9 for 0 in fading light, still 480 runs behind. With only 80 overs possible in a day at this venue, South Africa tightened their grip on both the Test and the series.
