South Africa dominated Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, ending the day at 26/0 in their second innings and extending their overall lead to a formidable 314 runs over India. Earlier, India were bundled out for 201, handing the visitors a massive 288-run first-innings advantage.
South Africa’s first-innings total of 489 was powered by Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden Test century (109) and Marco Jansen’s 93, with the pair adding crucial lower-order partnerships—88 runs with Kyle Verreynne and 97 with Jansen. India’s bowlers endured a long grind across nearly 151 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav claiming 4/115, while Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja picked two each.
India’s top order faltered again in their response, leaving the hosts in deep trouble as South Africa’s pacers struck early. With the visitors comfortably placed and leading by over 300, India face an uphill battle heading into Day 4.
