second test between India And South Africa The event began on November 22, 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the spectators taking early control on a day filled with glittering glitter – none bigger than Yashasvi JaiswalBrilliant catch to dismiss the South African captain. Temba BavumaElecting to bat after winning the toss, South Africa’s openers provided a strong base before India’s bowlers toiled for success on a pitch with little margin for error,
IND vs AUS: Yashasvi Jaiswal hits a powerful shot to dismiss Temba Bavuma on the first day
The decisive moment of the day came in the 58th over. Ravindra JadejaProbing with drift and subtle turn, he lofted a full ball outside off-stump towards Bavuma, who looked to loft over mid-off but failed to get the desired height. Jaiswal, deployed at mid-off, sprinted forward and dived at full length to take a low catch a few inches above the turf, sending the in-form Bavuma back on 41 off 92 balls. The athleticism and presence of mind shown by Jaiswal provided India with a much-needed respite, breaking a strong partnership and boosting the home team’s spirits.
Jaiswal’s effort was the culmination of sustained pressure from India’s spinners. Bavuma, who had looked confident and flexible for most of his stay, was undone by Jadeja’s flight and trickery – yet it was Jaiswal’s acrobatic leaps and safe hands that stole the show, drawing applause from teammates, opposition and packed stands alike. The wicket signaled the end of the 84-run partnership and was instrumental in curbing South Africa’s pace as they looked to gain momentum.
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A huge moment! Bavuma was trying to play a big innings, but Jadeja attacked and Jaiswal took a sharp catch!#INDvSA Second test live now 👉 https://t.co/FonCjBDbFl pic.twitter.com/Sg4FnhH5ul
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 22 November 2025
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IND vs SA: South Africa stable despite Indian comeback in Guwahati Test
Despite Jaiswal’s heroics, the first day largely belonged to South Africa, who ended the third session comfortably at 206/5 after 69 overs with a run rate close to 3 per over. The opening batsmen dominated in the initial session aiden markram And Ryan RickeltonWho endured the explosion of the new ball and made an important partnership of 82 runs. Both of them soon departed courtesy of Jasprit Bumrah And -Kuldeep YadavLeaving the stage for the experienced Bavuma and the young Tristan Stubbs,
Stubbs played a composed innings, mixing aggression with caution and scored 49 runs before falling to Kuldeep after tea. The lower middle order survived some tough innings Tony De Zorzi (9*) and Senuran Muthusamy (4*) Was at the crease after taking a drink late in the final session. Major hits of India’s spin pair, -Kuldeep Yadav (3/30) and Jadeja (1/30) kept India in the contest, but South Africa’s deliberate blueprint of occupying the crease and rotating the strike paid off.
Indian bowlers had to work hard for each wicket. Whereas, Bumrah displayed elite discipline (1/34 in 16) Mohammad Siraj And washington beautiful Contained but could not penetrate. The Guwahati pitch, while offering few turns and slow pace, nevertheless rewards the visitors’ patience and determination.
See also: Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Aiden Markram’s stump with a pitch on the first day of the Guwahati Test.
