Guwahati, Nov 23 (NationPress) With the remarkable innings of Senuran Muthusamy, who scored 109, and Marco Jansen’s electrifying 93, South Africa surged from a challenging 247/6 overnight to amass 489 on day two of the second Test against India, held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium this Sunday.

Muthusamy demonstrated his proficiency with the bat, achieving his maiden Test century, which included 10 fours and 2 sixes. Jansen, on the other hand, delivered a fierce performance with 6 fours and 7 sixes, solidifying South Africa’s position to seize victory in the match.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav shone with a four-wicket haul, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja each secured two wickets. Notably, Simon Harmer was the only South African batter not to reach double digits in an otherwise dominant display by the Proteas.

The final session began with Mohammed Siraj providing the breakthrough India required when Muthusamy attempted a hook shot but failed to control it, resulting in a catch at fine leg, concluding his impressive innings of 109 that had steadied India since he entered at 201/5.

Jansen continued to excel, launching two massive sixes off Ravindra Jadeja and striking a four and a six off Siraj to propel South Africa past 440, before Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Simon Harmer by uprooting his off-stump. Jansen kept finding the boundary and partnered in a resilient last-wicket stand with Keshav Maharaj for 18 runs.

However, he fell just short of his maiden Test century, getting bowled out by a Kuldeep Yadav googly for 93. His innings featured 7 sixes, equaling the highest record for a lower-order batter in India. With South Africa scoring more than any first-innings total to lose a Test in India, they are well-placed to aim for a rare series victory on Indian soil.

Brief Scores: South Africa 489 in 151.1 overs (Senuran Muthusamy 109, Marco Jansen 93; Kuldeep Yadav 4-115, Jasprit Bumrah 2-75) against India