The second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati has swung decisively in favour of the tourists as South Africa reached 428/7 at lunch on Day 2 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

After resuming on 247/6 overnight, South Africa’s lower middle‐order took charge while India’s bowlers floundered. The pivotal figure was left-hander Senuran Muthusamy, who compiled a composed 107 (off ~203 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes)* — his maiden Test century — to anchor the innings.

Backing him superbly was the tall all‐rounder Marco Jansen, who chanced his arm and cracked a brisk 51*, including multiple sixes, to steer South Africa past the 400 mark.

India’s early hopes of a breakthrough quickly faded. The morning session on Day 2 yielded no wickets for the hosts, as Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne (who

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