Tough Day for Team India in Guwahati as South Africa Takes Control

It was a challenging day for Indian cricket fans as South Africa asserted their dominance on Day 3 of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The visitors are in a commanding position, ending the day with an overall lead of 314 runs with all their second-innings wickets intact. After posting a massive first-innings total of 489, the Proteas' bowling attack, led by the towering Marco Jansen, was relentless.

Jansen was the chief destroyer, claiming a brilliant six-wicket haul (6/48) to dismantle the Indian batting lineup. India was bundled out for a mere 201 in their first innings, conceding a hefty 288-run lead. For India, the only significant contributions with the bat came from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a fighting 58, and Washington Sundar, who showed resilience with a knock of 48. A gritty eighth-wicket partnership of 72 runs between Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav (19 off 134 balls) provided some resistance but wasn't enough to avert the collapse. The Indian middle order, including captain Rishabh Pant, failed to fire, leading to a disappointing batting performance on a pitch that was considered good for batting. With two days left, Team India faces an uphill battle to save the match and prevent a series loss, having already lost the first Test in Kolkata.

Upcoming Fixtures

Looking ahead, the action doesn't stop for the Indian cricket team. Following the conclusion of the Guwahati Test, India will shift its focus to the white-ball format.

  • India vs South Africa, ODI Series: The two teams will lock horns in a three-match ODI series. The first ODI is scheduled to be played in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. The subsequent matches will be held in Raipur and another yet-to-be-decided venue.

Other Indian Sports News

While cricket takes center stage, there's plenty of excitement in other sports as well. The Indian Men's Hockey Team has made a positive start to their campaign at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Malaysia.

Indian Hockey Team Off to a Winning Start: The team began the tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea. Mohammed Raheel was the lone goal-scorer for India in the 15th minute. However, their second match against Belgium, scheduled for November 24, was unfortunately halted due to heavy rain just minutes after it began. The match has been rescheduled and will now be played on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:30 AM IST. Fans will be eagerly awaiting this crucial encounter as India looks to continue its winning momentum.

In other hockey news, India has been announced as the host for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, which is set to take place from November 28 to December 10, 2025. This provides a fantastic opportunity for the young Indian talent to shine on the world stage.

There is also ongoing uncertainty regarding the future of the Indian Super League (ISL), with the Centre assuring the Supreme Court that it will intervene to ensure the 2025-26 season goes ahead.