South Africa stamped their authority on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, closing the day in a dominant position after Marco Jansen’s sensational six-wicket haul dismantled India’s first-innings resistance. Early stumps due to poor light brought an end to a day completely controlled by the visitors, who finished at 26/0 in their second innings, stretching their overall lead to a commanding 314 runs.
Marco Jansen’s brilliance headlines India’s collapse
Jansen produced one of the finest spells of his Test career, spearheading South Africa’s attack with pace, bounce, and accuracy that India’s batters struggled to handle. His spell of 6/48 in 19.5 overs was a decisive blow as India were bowled out for 201 in 83.5 overs.
The left-armer found movement off the surface throughout the morning and afternoon sessions, repeatedly asking questions of India’s middle and lower order. Jansen’s ability to extract steep bounce troubled every batter, continuing the pressure he had built with his crucial contributions in South Africa’s first innings.
Simon Harmer provided excellent support with his tight, probing off-spin, finishing with figures of 3/64 from 27 overs. Keshav Maharaj chipped in with the wicket of Rishabh Pant, ensuring India never found the momentum needed to narrow the deficit.
India’s top order shows promise but fizzles out
India began the day with hope as Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive run, striking 58 off 97 balls with trademark elegance and control. His innings, decorated with seven boundaries and a towering six, kept India afloat in the early exchanges. But once he departed, the innings began to unravel.
KL Rahul tried to anchor the other end, battling hard for his 22 off 63 deliveries, but couldn’t convert his start. Sai Sudharsan (15 off 40) showed solid temperament before falling to Harmer, while debutant Dhruv Jurel endured a challenging outing, dismissed for a duck.
The middle order crumbled under the relentless pressure. Stand-in captain Pant lasted just eight balls for his seven runs, while Ravindra Jadeja (6 off 18) couldn’t offer stability either.
Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav fight back with grit
India found brief respite through Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, who stitched together a gritty partnership that slowed South Africa’s charge. Sundar played with composure and excellent shot selection during his 48 off 92 balls, including two fours and a six. Kuldeep batted with remarkable resilience, grinding out 19 off a marathon 134 deliveries. Their defiance, however, wasn’t enough to prevent India from conceding a huge first-innings deficit of 288.
Lower-order contributions were minimal: Jasprit Bumrah struck a boundary in his 5 off 17 before departing, while Mohammed Siraj remained unbeaten on 2.
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South Africa opt against follow-on, extend lead
With a massive advantage in hand, South Africa rejected the option of enforcing the follow-on. Openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton walked out to bat for a short stint before bad light halted play. The Proteas safely negotiated the remaining overs to finish at 26/0, swelling their lead to an imposing 314.
South Africa are now perfectly placed to bat India out of the match and push for a series-clinching victory. A brisk scoring session in the morning could set up a declaration, leaving India with a monumental task on a wearing fourth-innings surface. India, on the other hand, require resilience of the highest order—and a disciplined bowling effort—to stay alive in this Test match.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Stumps on Day 3⃣
We will resume proceedings tomorrow with South Africa leading by 314 runs.
Scorecard https://t.co/Hu11cnrocG#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/5IDd6XdSMm
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2025
Terrific from Marco Jansen.
He is a serious talent, long levers giving him an amazing bat swing and getting better by the day with the ball.#indvsa pic.twitter.com/pevmoZ7Bk2
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) November 24, 2025
Brilliant bowling performance pushes South Africa on top in the Guwahati Test #INDvSA : https://t.co/5B1PcNj4kk pic.twitter.com/fz8kkyKrX4
— ICC (@ICC) November 24, 2025
Stumps, Day 3! #TheProteas Men have shown their dominance throughout this Test since winning the toss.
We close the day on 26/0 after 8 overs, leading by 314 runs. pic.twitter.com/pawRO2BznR
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 24, 2025
Marco Jansen’s spell is One of the finest fast bowling spells you will see on the Indian pitches.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 24, 2025
Day 3, Stumps
– South Africa in complete control of the Guwahati Test
Scorecard https://t.co/63vXe801uR#cricket #INDvSA #Guwahati #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/S2fJYPIbJv
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 24, 2025
What a bowler you are Marco Jansen.
Can we consider him as a known all rounder from now on???#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/rUgOquGguV— Barmy~Navyyyyyy (@3LIONSengland66) November 24, 2025
Marco Jansen In this Test Series
Sixes hit – 8
Wickets taken – 7* pic.twitter.com/iumGfsgPmF— All Cricket Records (@Cric_records45) November 24, 2025
did better than Bumrah while bowling
did better than any Indian while batting
took a stunner while fielding
Kallis is overrated, Marco Jansen is the GOAT
pic.twitter.com/MWvUBH0MkT— MaYaNk (@WyrdWeaver8) November 24, 2025
Excellent allround performance by Marco Jansen, who follows up his 1st innings 93 with a six-wicket haul. South Africa remain in control of the 2nd test after dismissing India for 201. #IndvsSA #ICC
— Noel Francis (@nanthonyfrancis) November 24, 2025
India bowled out for 201 in the first innings. #INDvSA
Marco Jansen hit 93 runs and followed it up with 6 wickets
What a bowler… a phenomenal all-round performance. pic.twitter.com/JB5aKeVfwt
— MD Raju (@MDRaju_Live) November 24, 2025
Marco Jansen is having a Test match like Ian Botham in the Centenary Test, 1980. He barely missed the ton and has picked up 6 wickets so far.
— Ajit Yadav (@bloggeray23) November 24, 2025
Memorable performance by South Africa and Marco Jansen. I never rated the Proteas this high before, but they proved every critic wrong.
— Ramiz (@RamizAhsan) November 24, 2025
Visiting players to score 50+ and take a 5-fer in a Test in India since 2000:
• Nicky Boje (SA) – Bengaluru, 2000
• Jason Holder (WI) – Hyderabad, 2008
• Marco Jansen (SA) – Guwahati, 2025
Elite list. Rare feat. Jansen just entered legendary territory! #INDvSA #MarcoJansen— Shrinee (@Naik_shrinee) November 24, 2025
Marco Jansen’s 93 and 6/48 is the best allrounder performance ever for South Africa. Kallis had two five-fors and centuries, but both were at home. Sinclair had a six-for and a century, but also at home. This was done in India against the likes of Bumrah.
— Stephen Earle (@AskariPhoto2023) November 24, 2025
Left arm Tall Pace Allrounder
-Can swing the ball upfront
-Can bowl Bouncers and Yorkers
-Can bowl at high pace aswell if needed
-Can bat and a pinch hitter down the order
-All Format Player be it T20 ODI Tests
-Performed in CWC T20WC WTC
He has all of it and He is MARCO JANSEN pic.twitter.com/m58OuvzQ5Z— Veera (@Iyerarmy41) November 24, 2025
With a 250+ lead and momentum on their side, South Africa are in a very strong position to close this out. Big final push coming up.
Terrific performance from
Marco Jansen #INDvsSA #TestCricket— Suresh (@Suresthinakar) November 24, 2025
SA are always at their best when they have a plethora of all-rounders.
Marco Jansen
Corbin Bosch
Senuran Muthusamy
Wiaan MulderSome very good finds over the last few years has elevated this team.
Big batting depth and plenty of bowling options. pic.twitter.com/GhUCb4sy0a
— Varun (@LWOSVarun) November 24, 2025
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