South Africa batter Tristan Stubbs expressed disappointment on Proteas top-order batters failing to capitalise on good starts on a tricky pitch against India in the second Test in Guwahati on Saturday.

Stubbs praised India’s bowling, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, who dismissed him with a well-placed delivery. He emphasised the importance of first-innings runs and hoped for a long batting stint from the middle order (Verreynne and Muthusamy) to set up a strong position for South Africa.

India staged a strong comeback in the final session of the second Test in Guwahati on Saturday, restricting South Africa to 247/6 at stumps on Day 1.

The Proteas, who were comfortably placed at 156/2 at lunch and appeared set for a big first-innings total, lost their way as Indian bowlers struck regularly i

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