South Africa opted to bat first in the second Test match against India in Guwahati. The team reached 156 runs for the loss of two wickets at lunch in 55 overs. Temba Bavuma remained unbeaten on 36 from 86 balls. Tristan Stubbs stayed on 32 from 82 balls. Their partnership added 74 runs for the third wicket in 166 balls. The pair kept the run flow steady and controlled.
Opening Partnership and Early Wickets
The South African openers gave their team a strong start. Aiden Markram scored 38 from 81 balls. Ryan Rickelton made 35 from 82 balls. Together, they added 82 runs for the first wicket. Markram was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah with a yorker in the 26th over. Soon after, Rickelton edged a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav and was caught by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in the 27th over. Both wickets fell at the same score: 82.
Series Context
India lost the first Test match that was held in Kolkata. The team trails 0–1 in the series. India has to win the Guwahati Test to level the series to avoid a series defeat.
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