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Fans went wild when Marco Johnson’s bowling masterclass put South Africa in the driving seat on the third day of the second Test against India.

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South Africa Dominated the third day of the second Test in Guwahati and ended the day in a strong position marco jansonSensational six wicket feat ruined IndiaFirst inning resistance. Due to poor light leading to early stumps, the day ended in complete control of the visitors, who finished on 26/0 in their second innings, taking their total to 314 runs.

Marco Johnson’s talent makes headlines for India’s downfall

Jensen produced one of the finest spells of his Test career, carrying the South African attack with pace, bounce and accuracy that India’s batsmen struggled to handle. His spell of 6/48 in 19.5 overs was a decisive blow as India were all out for 201 in 83.5 overs.

The left-handed batsman saw movement on the surface during the morning and afternoon sessions and repeatedly asked questions about India’s middle and lower order. Jensen’s ability to extract sharp bounce troubled every batsman, continuing the pressure he had built with his significant contribution in South Africa’s first innings.

simon harmer Provided excellent support with his tight, intense off-spin and took 3 for 64 from 27 overs. Keshav Maharaj took the wicket of Rishabh PantEnsuring that India never got the momentum it needed to reduce the deficit.

India’s top order performs well but fails

India started the day with hope Yashasvi Jaiswal Continued his impressive performance by scoring 58 runs from 97 balls with trademark elegance and control. His innings, studded with seven fours and a skyscraper six, kept India afloat in the initial stages. But as soon as he was out, the innings started faltering.

KL Rahul He tried to hold the other end, fighting hard to score 22 runs in 63 balls, but could not convert his start. Sai Sudarshan (15 out of 40) Showed solid form before falling to Harmer on debut Dhruv Jurel Facing a challenging outing, he was out for a duck.

The middle order collapsed due to constant pressure. Acting captain Pant remained on just eight balls for his seven runs. Ravindra Jadeja (6 out of 18) also could not provide stability.

Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav made a comeback with patience

India got some relief washington beautiful And -Kuldeep YadavWho put together a tough partnership which slowed South Africa’s lead. Sundar played with composure and excellent shot selection during his innings of 48 runs from 92 balls, which included two fours and a six. Kuldeep batted with remarkable flexibility and scored 19 runs in 134 balls. However, their defiance was not enough to prevent India suffering a massive 288-run defeat in the first innings.

The lower order contribution was minimal: Jasprit Bumrah Before departing he hit one four in 5 out of 17 runs. Mohammad Siraj Remained unbeaten on 2.

Also read: Fans seethe after India’s disappointing batting against South Africa on the third day of Guwahati Test

South Africa opts to follow-on, extend lead

With a heavy lead, South Africa rejected the option of imposing a follow-on. opener aiden markram And Ryan Rickelton He came out to bat briefly before play was stopped due to bad light. The Proteas safely negotiated the remaining overs to finish at 26/0, taking their lead to 314.

South Africa is now all set to oust India from the match and win the series. A brisk scoring session in the morning could set up a declaration, leaving India with a crucial task in a poor fourth innings situation. India, on the other hand, need flexibility of the highest order and a disciplined bowling effort to survive in this Test match.

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