South Africa posted a commanding 489 in their first innings on day two

South Africa seized control of the second Test in Guwahati with a powerful lower-order resurgence, posting a commanding 489 in their first innings on day two. At stumps, India were 9 for no loss from 6.1 overs, still trailing by 480 runs and facing a formidable task to level the two-match series.

Senuran Muthusamy led the Proteas dominance with a gritty maiden Test century, scoring 109 off 206 balls, while Marco Jansen played one of the most brutal counter-attacking knocks seen from an overseas batter on Indian soil—an explosive 93 off 91 balls. Their 97-run stand for the ninth wicket completely shifted momentum after South Africa resumed the day in a vulnerable position at 247 for six.

Earlier, Muthusamy added 88 fo

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