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South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd Test against India in Guwahati. They reached 156/2 by lunch on Day 1, losing openers Aiden Markram (38) and Riaan Rickelton (35). Captain Temba Bavuma scored 41 before being dismissed by Jadeja. Tristan Stubbs missed his half-century, falling for 49 to Kuldeep Yadav. Vian Mulder was the fifth wicket to fall, out for 13. By the end of the day’s play, South Africa were 201/4, with Mulder and Tony de Zorzi at the crease. India’s bowlers struggled early, with Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav taking two wickets each.

News Article:

South Africa In Control on Day 1 of Second Test Against India

Guwahati, India – South Africa ended the first day of the second test match against India in a strong position, reaching 201/4 after winning the toss and electing to bat at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

Openers Aiden Markram (38) and Riaan Rickelton (35) provided a solid start before falling to Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav respectively. Captain Temba Bavuma contributed 41 before being caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Tristan Stubbs looked set for a half-century but was caught by KL Rahul off Kuldeep Yadav for 49. Vian Mulder made 13 before becoming Kuldeep’s third victim. Tony de Zorzi is also at the crease with 8 runs.

India’s bowlers initially struggled to break through the South African top order, but Kuldeep Yadav managed to grab 3 wickets while Bumrah took one.

South Africa made one change to their lineup. India are led by Rishabh Pant, and they will be looking to strike back on Day 2 and restrict the Proteas’ total.

Playing XIs:

  • India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
  • South Africa: Aiden Markram, Riaan Rickelton, Vian Mulder, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj.

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