On Day 3 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, the home side’s solid start on the morning quickly unraveled as South Africa made a fierce comeback, placing India under serious pressure.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
The match is being aired for viewers in India on the Star Sports network, and it is available for streaming on the Jio Hotstar app and website. In other regions, viewers can tune in via SuperSport and the DStv app in South Africa; Sky Sports in the United Kingdom; Fox Cricket and the Kayo Sports app in Australia; Willow TV in the USA; and Sky Sports NZ in New Zealand. Play on Day 3 begins at 9:00 am IST.
India’s Decline and South Africa’s Momentum
India resumed Day 3 solidly, beginning the day at 14 for 0 after a calm opening session. Initial control seemed possible, with bowlers Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder keeping things tidy for South Africa and opener KL Rahul making good use of the opportunities he had. India reached 24 for 0 in 12 overs and then 65 for 1, after a steady stand between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
However, what had looked like India’s most composed phase collapsed swiftly. South Africa altered their tactics, with Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer exploiting turn and variations to pick up key wickets. Rahul edged a turning delivery and fell; Jaiswal mistimed a shot and was caught off extra bounce; B Sai Sudharsan was dismissed by a short, dragging ball; Dhruv Jurel gloved a bouncer for a duck. By tea, India’s position had dramatically worsened and South Africa were clearly in command.
With India reeling, Rishabh Pant stepped in to lead the effort. Known for his counter-attacking mindset, Pant hit a six off Harmer’s off-spin after the break, trying to shift momentum. Yet the collapse had already triggered and India’s recovery task is now steep if they are to regain a foothold in the match.
