South Africa 247-6 as Kuldeep Keeps India in the Fight
Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India bowled with discipline to restrict South Africa to 247 for 6 on a challenging pitch, preventing any half-century scores.
- On Saturday, South Africa reached 247/6 at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, as Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets, including Stubbs and Wiaan Mulder, leading India's fightback.
- On a challenging Guwahati wicket, the pitch's grass coverage and lack of cracks made run-scoring difficult, demanding patience from batters, influencing Temba Bavuma's decision to bat.
- Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickleton began with 82 and Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs added 84, yet no batter reached a fifty; Stubbs called it `A bit disappointing in the end there` after Mohammed Siraj broke a 40-run partnership with the second new ball.
- Play will resume on Sunday with Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne , as Anil Kumble assessed the day's play positively despite South Africa reaching 247/6.
- Looking at the series outlook, South Africa lead 1-0 after winning in Kolkata, with India spinners halting their progress in the final session.
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Spin icon backs India even as South Africa post 247/6 on Day 1 of Guwahati Test: ‘Should be fairly satisfied’
Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India stopped South Africa at 247/6 in 81.5 overs on the first day of the second Test of the series. Here's how Indian spin legend Anil Kumble and South African pace icon Dale Steyn evaluated both team's positions after the opening day.
South Africa 247-6 as Kuldeep keeps India in the fight
South Africa's top order produced a string of cameos to guide the world champions to 247 for six with spinner Kuldeep Yadav leading India's fightback on day one of the second and final test in Guwahati on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Africa 247-6 as Kuldeep keeps India in the fight
South Africa's top order produced a string of cameos to guide the world champions to 247 for six with spinner Kuldeep Yadav leading India's fightback on day one of the second and final test in Guwahati on Saturday.Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickleton combined in an opening stand of 82 to give the tourists the sta
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