Guwahati: Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured India ended the second day without any damage, reaching 9 for no loss in 6.1 overs against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Bad light once again brought an early close to play, with the hosts still trailing by 480 runs.

Earlier, South Africa amassed a formidable 489 in their first innings , powered by Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden Test century (109) and an explosive 93 from Marco Jansen. The pair’s career-best performances put the visitors in a commanding position and strengthened their bid to earn at least a draw from the match.

India’s response began cautiously, with Rahul and Jaiswal negotiating the new ball steadily. Their first boundary came when Jansen strayed down the leg side and Jaiswal flicked him to

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