Sat Nov 22 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## South Africa Finishes Day 1 at 247/6 in Guwahati Test After Electing to Bat

Guwahati, India – South Africa ended Day 1 of their Test match against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium with a score of 247/6. After winning the toss, South African captain Temba Bavuma elected to bat first.

The South African innings got off to a steady start, with openers Ryan Rickelton (35) and Aiden Markram (38) putting on a 82-run partnership before Markram was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. India then struck at regular intervals, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 3 wickets and Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj picking up 1 wicket each.

Tristan Stubbs contributed 49 runs, while Kyle Verreynne (14) and Senuran Muthusamy (25) remain not out at the end of the day’s play. Mohammed Siraj has been the most economical bowler for India, conceding 59 runs in 17.5 overs while claiming the final wicket of the day with Tony de Zorzi out for 28.

The second day’s play will begin tomorrow with South Africa looking to build on their total, while India will aim to quickly wrap up the innings.

Key Moments:
* South Africa elected to bat after winning the toss.
* Early partnership of 82 runs between Markram and Rickelton.
* Kuldeep Yadav’s three wickets put India in control.
* Jasprit Bumrah bowled Aiden Markram with an inswinging delivery.
* Kyle Verreynne and Senuran Muthusamy unbeaten partnership.

Scorecard:

  • South Africa: 247/6 (81.5 overs)
  • Kyle Verreynne 14*
  • Senuran Muthusamy 25*
  • Top Scorers: Aiden Markram (38), Ryan Rickelton (35), Tristan Stubbs (49)
  • Indian Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (3/48), Jasprit Bumrah (1/38), Mohammed Siraj (1/59)

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