Overview:
South Africa have a chance of winning their first Test series in the sub-continent nation after 25 years.
South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5, giving India a target of 549 runs to win the second Test in Guwahati.
After Tristan Stubbs was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma declared the innings, with Wiaan Mulder managing an unbeaten 35. Jadeja was the most successful Indian bowler, taking 4 wickets.
Washington Sundar also picked up a scalp in the form of Bavuma, who amassed 3 runs.
Earlier, Aiden Markram (29) and Ryan Rickelton (35) added 59 runs for the first wicket. Stubbs scored 94 runs off 180 balls, laced with 9 boundaries and 1 six.
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Tony de Zorzi also showed his class with the bat, contributing 49 runs off 68 deliveries. He hit 4 fours and 1 six.
India played a waiting game as the bowlers failed to put pressure on the rival batters. On the other hand, the Proteas didn’t declare on time despite taking the lead below the 500-run mark.
Former India players Aakash Chopra, Parthiv Patel, Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara were surprised by South Africa’s strategy as they were expecting to see the visiting bowlers having a go at the Indian batters for at least two sessions on Day 4.
Meanwhile, South Africa posted 489 runs in their first innings while India were dismissed for 201. They have a chance of winning their first Test series in the sub-continent nation after 25 years.

