Guwahati, Nov 24 (NationPress) Marco Jansen, the left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder, showcased a phenomenal bowling display by taking 6 wickets for 48 runs, leading South Africa to dismiss India for 201 in 83.5 overs. This remarkable performance granted the South African team a significant 288-run lead on the third day of the second Test held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Jansen’s relentless short-ball strategy, paired with unwavering precision, dismantled India's middle order, causing a dramatic collapse that left them reeling at 122 for 7. Although India’s lower order attempted to resist with contributions from Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) and Kuldeep Yadav (19 off 134 balls), they managed to put together a 72-run partnership.

However, once Simon Harmer dismissed Sundar and the second new ball was introduced, Jansen returned to swiftly conclude a disappointing Indian innings. In spite of their commanding lead, South Africa chose not to enforce the follow-on. Captain Temba Bavuma consulted with the management before opting to bat again and requested the light roller prior to commencing their second innings.

Jansen's all-around performance—scoring 93 runs with the bat and taking six wickets—has positioned South Africa firmly in control of the match and the series. He also became the third left-arm fast-bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul in India, following in the footsteps of Zaheer Khan and Mitchell Johnson. On a pitch that provided little assistance, Jansen's varied lengths and consistent line were crucial.

As two left-handers batted and the second new ball was still pending, Sundar and Kuldeep started the final session positively against the spin duo of Simon Harmer and Aiden Markram. Sundar's solid performance alongside Kuldeep's determined effort prompted South Africa to introduce centurion Senuran Muthusamy, but they found no success.

Just before the new ball was taken, Harmer created a pivotal moment by deceiving Sundar with a fuller delivery that dipped, leading to Sundar's dismissal for 46 as he edged it to first slip.

Jansen subsequently secured his five-wicket haul in the first over of the new ball. Kuldeep, having declined a single to protect Jasprit Bumrah, was caught by steep bounce and edged to second slip, marking Markram's fifth catch of the innings.

The conclusion of India's innings was dramatic, with Bumrah falling prey to a sharp bouncer from Jansen, caught by the wicketkeeper, thus completing Jansen's six-wicket haul and showcasing one of the finest all-round performances by a visiting player in Test history in India.

Brief Scores: South Africa 489 in 151.1 overs (Senuran Muthusamy 109; Kuldeep Yadav 4-115) lead India 201 in 83.5 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 58, Washington Sundar 48; Marco Jansen 6-48, Simon Harmer 3-64) by 288 runs