Key Points
- Marco Jansen starred with 6/48, dismantling India’s batting and giving South Africa a massive 288-run first-innings lead.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored for India with 58, while Washington Sundar added 48 in a fighting effort.
- South Africa’s openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram ended Day 3 at 26/0, extending the overall lead to 314 runs.
GUWAHATI: Marco Jansen ran through India’s batting line-up on the third day of the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, propelling South Africa to a commanding first-innings lead.
Resuming on 9/0, India added 192 runs before being bowled out for 201, giving the Proteas a massive 288-run advantage. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 58 off 97 deliveries, while Washington Sundar provided some resistance with 48 runs, supported by Kuldeep Yadav’s 19.
Jansen showcased his fiery form, claiming six wickets for 48 runs in 19.5 overs, including a decisive burst through India’s middle and lower order. Simon Harmer contributed with three scalps, and Keshav Maharaj took one, completing a clinical bowling display.
South Africa’s openers, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram, began the second innings cautiously, taking the Proteas to 26/0 and extending their overall lead to 314 runs by the close of day three. The ICC World Test Championship holders look set to build a mammoth target for India on the penultimate day.
Match Summary
South Africa 1st Innings: 489 all out
India 1st Innings: 201 all out
South Africa 2nd Innings (stumps Day 3): 26/0 (8 overs)
South Africa’s openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram reached 26/0 by stumps, extending the lead to 314 runs.
