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India vs. South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav Shines as India Restricts South Africa on Day 1
Guwahati, India – India made a strong start to the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, restricting the visitors to 247/6 at the close of play on Day 1. After winning the toss and electing to bat, South Africa struggled to convert promising starts into substantial scores, with Kuldeep Yadav proving to be the main tormentor, claiming three crucial wickets.
South Africa started steadily, but Jasprit Bumrah struck before the tea break, dismissing opener Markram. Kuldeep Yadav then picked up another wicket soon after tea. Although, Bavuma and Stubbs forged a partnership, the Indian bowlers consistently applied pressure and took regular wickets. Stubbs fell one short of his half-century, becoming Yadav’s second victim. Ravindra Jadeja then accounted for captain Bavuma. Kuldeep struck once more, dismissing Mulde.
Just as it looked like South Africa would stablise, Mohammed Siraj dismissed de Zorzi as the light faded, bringing an end to play.
Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing the day with figures of 3/41. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah picked up one wicket each.
The pitch, initially requiring caution, eased out as the day progressed, offering some turn to the spinners. The depth of India’s bowling attack was evident, despite the relatively flat surface.
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