The Proteas are firing on all cylinders! India faces a massive uphill battle to avoid a home Test series defeat after South Africa posted a formidable 489 on day two of the second Test in Guwahati. Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century and Marco Jansen's explosive 93 have put the visitors in a commanding position.
Muthusamy's Century, Jansen's Fireworks
Senuran Muthusamy's patient and determined century (109 off 206 balls) anchored the South African innings. He formed crucial partnerships, first with Kyle Verreynne (88 runs) and then a game-changing 97-run stand with Marco Jansen.
While Muthusamy was solid, Jansen provided the fireworks! His career-best 93, including seven towering sixes, injected much-needed momentum into the Proteas' innings and frustrated the Indian bowlers.
India's Struggle
India's frustration was compounded by bad light forcing an early end to their innings, leaving them at 9-0. The task ahead is daunting, needing 480 runs to catch up with the Proteas. The pressure is on the Indian batsmen to deliver a strong performance and avoid a second home series defeat in just over a year.
No team has ever made as many runs in the first innings of a Test in India and gone on to lose the match. Can India defy history? Or will the Proteas' dominance continue?
Key Moments
- Muthusamy's first Test century.
- Jansen's career-best 93, including 7 sixes.
- Partnerships of 88 with Verreynne and 97 with Jansen.
- India trailing by 480 runs.
The Proteas are currently leading the two-match series 1-0 after their 30-run victory in Kolkata. Can India bounce back and level the series? Stay tuned for more updates!