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South Africa seized complete control of the second Test in Guwahati as Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden hundred and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93 powered the visitors to a formidable 489 on Day 2. India, forced into damage-control mode for most of the day, managed to survive a short passage of play before stumps, ending at 9/0. With the Proteas dictating terms across sessions, fans and analysts lauded Muthusamy and Jansen for a day that belonged entirely to South Africa.
Senuran Muthusamy’s classy maiden hundred sets the tone for South Africa
South Africa resumed at 247/6, but what followed was a masterclass in temperament and technique from Muthusamy. The left-hander, who had shown glimpses of maturity in previous tours, delivered the finest knock of his career—an assured 109 filled with calm footwork, precise shot selection, and immense discipline.
He began the morning cautiously before opening up once he crossed his fifty. His ten fours and two sixes ensured South Africa kept scoring at a healthy rate despite India’s best efforts. Every milestone was met with loud applause from the dressing room, with Muthusamy’s hundred drawing special cheers for its grit and timing in a pressure situation.
Marco Jansen’s power-hitting lifts Proteas to 489
If Muthusamy anchored the innings, Jansen set it ablaze. The tall all-rounder smashed 93 off scintillating strokes, including six fours and a jaw-dropping seven sixes—the joint-most by a lower-order batter in a Test innings on Indian soil.
Jansen counter-attacked the Indian spinners with fearless intent, launching Ravindra Jadeja for two massive blows and later taking on Mohammed Siraj with equal authority. His clean hitting took South Africa past 440 and ensured the tail added crucial runs. Alongside Keshav Maharaj, he stitched a stubborn last-wicket partnership before falling just short of a maiden Test century—chopping on a Kuldeep Yadav googly.
Indian bowlers toil as Kuldeep Yadav leads the resistance
India’s bowlers battled hard on an unresponsive surface. Kuldeep Yadav emerged the standout performer, finishing with 4 wickets and repeatedly threatening with drift and deception. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Jadeja claimed two apiece but struggled to maintain prolonged control as Jansen’s counterattack kept shifting momentum back to the visitors.
Simon Harmer was the lone South African batter not to reach double figures—another indicator of how comprehensively the Proteas dominated the innings.
India steady at stumps but mountain awaits
Faced with a colossal total, India’s openers negotiated a brief but crucial nine-over spell without damage. Yashasvi Jaiswal (7*) and KL Rahul (2*) showed good judgement as they took India to 9/0 at the close of play.
However, with South Africa already posting the highest first-innings score by any visiting side in India at risk of losing the Test, the hosts now face an enormous challenge. A disciplined batting effort will be required on Day 3 if India wish to keep themselves in the contest.
Here’s how fans reacted:
That's stumps on Day 2!
Another enthralling day's play comes to an end 🙌 openers will resume proceedings tomorrow ⏳
Scorecard ▶️ |
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Well played once again🤝🤝
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen’s brilliance with the bat helped South Africa post a massive total of 489 runs on the board in the first innings of the second Test.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India in terms of wickets.
— choudhary (@Tejal_sarkar_1)
Senuran Muthusamy’s gritty 💯 and Marco Jansen’s brave 93 power South Africa to a strong 489! 🇿🇦🔥
– Muthusamy gets his maiden Test ton, while Jansen narrowly misses out after chopping on to Kuldeep Yadav. 🏏💔— Cricket Ki Kahani (@CricketKK_)
The Proteas were bowled out for 489 on day two of the second Test after a maiden Test hundred from Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen's 93.
— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag)
South Africa finally all out for 489. What a brilliant performance by South Africa especially two players who stood out marco jansen and senuran muthusamy exceptionally well
— Vikram Singh 🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@deora40676)
📝 South Africa finish their innings on 489!
– Senuran Muthusamy: 109 (206) & Marco Jansen: 93 (91)
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1)
What a day for Muthusamy and Jansen
Brilliant work to put us in a strong position to win the series in India
— Werner (@Werries_)
Senuran Muthusamy & Marco Jansen in Pant’s Captaincy🤡
— GillManiax (@GillManiax)
Taking a bow to South Africa’s powerhouse display in the 2nd Test at Guwahati! Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden Test century anchored the innings with immense patience and skill, while Marco Jansen’s fiery counterattack turned the heat on India’s bowlers. A stunning partnership put SA…
— Surendra (@drsurendrajar)
*Aaram se out kar denge sabko 300 se niche rok denge* : Pant
Marco jansen Senuran Muthusamy : accha🤣
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1)
Muthusamy’s maiden Test century anchored the innings with immense patience and skill, while Jansen’s fiery counterattack turned the heat on India’s bowlers. A stunning partnership put SA firmly in the driver’s seat with 462/9.
— Ashok kumar solan (@aksolan19)
What a great knock by marco jansen and senuran muthusamy
Congratulations for century.— Akshay sharma (@Akshayshar30)
