The second test in between India and South Africa Starting on 22 November 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stand in Guwahati, with the visitors taking early control on a day with flashes of brilliance, no bigger Jaishvi JaiswalA surprising catch to remove the South African Skipper Temba Bavuma. Batting first after winning the toss, South Africa’s openers provided a valiant fund by toiling for breakthroughs on a pitch made for mistakes by India’s bowlers.
HND vs Aus: Yashasvi Jaiswal catches a shout to dismiss Temba Bavuma on Day 1
The moment of determining the day came in 58. Ravindra jadejaexperiment with drift and subtle turn, tossed up to a full up to Bavuma that comes off middle but fails to get the desired height. Jaiswal, at medium, medium-on, turned forward and dove an inch, an inch down the turf, an inch down the turf, turning back a well-crafted 41 off 92 balls. The athleticism and presence of mind shown by Jaiswal provides India with a much-needed stamp, a strong partnership and lifting the spirits of the home side.
Jaiswal’s effort was the culmination of relentless pressure from India’s spinners. Bavuma, who provided much of the rest and looked solid, was undone by Jadeja’s flight and Guile, but it was Jaiswal’s acrobatic leaping and safe hands that stole the show, drawing teammates, the opposition and a packed stand. The wicket signaled the end of the 84-run stand and was key in South Africa’s rebuild as they picked up pace in Tempo.
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A great point! Bavuma looks to go big, but Jadeja strikes and Jaiswal takes a sharp catch! 🔥#Indvsa Test 2 Now Live Now 👉 https://t.co/foncjbdbfl pic.twitter.com/sg4fnhhh5ul
– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) November 22, 2025
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Ind VS SA: South Africa steady despite India’s fightback in Guwahati Test
Despite Jaiswal’s heroics, Day 1 belonged to South Africa, who were placed at 206/5, close to 3 at the end of the third session. The openers dominated the opening session Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickeltonthe new ball exploded and built a partnership of many 82 runs. Both departed in quick succession courtesy Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadavto leave the stage to the experienced bavuma and the young one Tristan Stubbs.
A composed knock, Stubbs composed 49 before falling to KulDeep after the river, mixing aggression with caution. The lower middle order survived some sharp spells Tony de zorzi (9 *) and Senuran Muthusamy (4 *) When drinks are taken late at the last meeting during the crease. Key hits from India’s spin duo, Kuldeep Yadav (3/30) and Jadeja (1/30) – India’s India in the contest, but a calculated plan of dividends that invades South Africa’s crease and spin strike.
India’s bowlers had to work extremely hard for every wicket. Bumrah showed characteristic discipline (1/34 in 16). Muhammad Siraj and Washington Sundar but could not penetrate into it. The Guwahati pitch, while offering some turns and slow action, still called for patience and determination from the visitors.
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