2nd Test between India and South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, GuwahatiStarting on November 22, the catching competition began. South Africa Set the tone early by posting a total of 489, huge first innings with important middle-order contributions. Indiawas fighting back and was the brains for 201. Day 4 of the match, as South Africa progresses in days Tristan Stubbs He emerged as the key player to steer his team into a position with a brilliant 94 in the second innings. South Africa have now declared 260 for 5, India’s 549 for a poor target, a target of 549 runs to compound the challenge for the hosts.
Tristan Stubbs powers South Africa to set a mammoth target against India
Stubbs played a match-defining innings off 180 balls in South Africa’s second innings. To partner with Tony de zorzi49, a major contributor, dealt with India’s spin threat led by India Ravindra jadeja and Washington SundarA nervous bowler with calculated aggression and patience. The pair added a critical 101 runs for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings after early breakthroughs.
The wickets later shared another decisive partnership Wian MulderPushes South Africa to a command declaration at 260/5. That declaration set India’s target of 549 runs in the fourth innings in the fourth innings on a pitch that heavily favored the visitors. With the spin bowlers a major threat and pitch conditions deteriorating, Stubbs’ innings swung too quickly in South Africa’s favour.
India’s plight on Day 4 in Guwahati Test
India started their formidable chase but quickly slipped into trouble, losing early wickets. At stumps on Day 4, India are 27/2 at 15.5 overs, needing more runs to avoid defeat. Outspoken Jaishvi Jaiswal and Kl rahul landed cheaply Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav Stayed at the crease, but with a run-rate of just 1.70 required, the pressure is immense given the enormity of the task. The South African bowlers, especially in the second innings and Jadeja with 4 wickets in Washington, exploited the grip of the pitch and India’s vulnerability, keeping them firmly in check. With an Indian batting line-up, a lead of 521 runs and a huge sweep, the South African bench faces a massive challenge to survive the remaining sessions as dominant.
The match in Guwahati turned out to be a thrilling Test display with roots orchestrating South Africa’s commanding position. India’s batsmen are under heavy pressure to mount a historic chase against relentless bowling and difficult pitch conditions. Will India pull off a miracle tomorrow or will South Africa seal a landmark series win?
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Here is the reaction of the fans:
The best young man in the world is over. Tristan Stubbs, who was seen in people’s tests, is now leading the series, which runs the series
1st innings: 49 (112)
2nd innings: 94 (180)Advent is real 🌟🦁 pic.twitter.com/8c3cjbdlhv
– 𝐕♛ (@delhikaking18) 25 November 2025
Here are some of the milestones (100S / 50S) missed by the South African Batsmen in the 2nd Test at Guwahati:
1st shot:
Tristan Stubbs – 49
Kyle Verreyne – 45
Marco Jansen – 932nd report:
Tony de Zorzi – 49
Tristan Stubbs – 94#Indvsa #Savind #Testcricket pic.twitter.com/tls7zcylvd– Cric updates (Bishwas🇳🇵) (@cricupdate58494) 25 November 2025
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AVG: 54.33
GEN SECURITY TRIA FAILED N/A pic.twitter.com/tuvjhcrxkc– Chand Alam (@chandalam0723) 25 November 2025
Temba Bavuma was finally announced as Tristan Stubbs scored a well-deserved century 💔
Target: 549 ✍️
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. #IndivssénubiFRIRIRICA # 2NDTESTACH #Testcricket #Southafricadecared #Target #Temba babuma #Tristhubbsbubbs #Cricketnews #Cricketian pic.twitter.com/pd388xayhu– Cricket Gyan (@cricketgyann) 25 November 2025
🚨 Game! Tristan stalls out for 94 but declare a 548 run lead in the 2nd innings! 😱
You need 549 to win streaks and level up. Can they do it? 👀 #Indvsa pic.twitter.com/spsy7nppex
– ADARSH (@Adarshkumar_05) 25 November 2025
Tristan Stubbs may have missed his face, but those shots were as good as one. 🙌🏼
Just 6 runs short of the three-figure mark. 🥲
#Indvsa #Testcricket pic.twitter.com/fvil0zyyi3
– Sallu_tweetz🐉 (@msdsaldmaan007) 25 November 2025
SA and IND Test 2:
India 47/2 at 47/2, 27/2 needing 522 for victory. South Africa is as dominant as the last day.#Savind #Indvssa #Testcricket #Cricketlive #Teamindia #Proteas pic.twitter.com/fodqgkjnuo– Cricket -e- Swag (@Sunilmanda507) 25 November 2025
KL Rahul is the biggest ghost seller. Blud is a Casanova, giving high hopes but no return pic.twitter.com/nsjo6hjopw
– R. (@righthandofgarp) 25 November 2025
Why only KL Rahul faces century every time and every innings?
Weird test performance#Indvssa #Wtc27– Jaspreet Singh🇮🇳 (@jaspreet55singh) 25 November 2025
Day 4, stumps
India: 27/2, need 522 runs 🏏#cricket #Indvssa #Teamindia #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/jol2pyrf9q
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) 25 November 2025
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