IND vs SA Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Stumps - South Africa lead by 314 runs

South Africa end the day 26 without loss, with Markram and Rickelton adding steadily in their second innings. Both batters showed control and composure against the Indian attack, keeping the scoreboard ticking as they aim to extend their massive lead. SA 26/0 in (8)

South Africa lead by 314 runs

FOUR! Markram drives a slightly fuller delivery on the rise through extra cover, timing it beautifully off the middle of the bat. South Africa continue to build steadily in their second innings as they extend their lead. RSA 16/0 in (3.2)

South Africa lead by 304 runs

FOUR! Markram edges one to second slip off Bumrah, but a diving one-handed attempt by Rahul fails to hold the catch. A tough chance goes down, giving Markram an early reprieve. RSA 9/0 in (1)

South Africa lead by 297 runs

FOUR! Rickelton gets off the mark immediately as Bumrah bowls a back-of-a-length away-swinger. He reaches out and punches it through the covers, playing away from the body but timing it perfectly. South Africa begin their second innings confidently. RSA 4/0 in (0.2)

South Africa lead by 292 runs

Visiting players with 5-fer and 50-plus score in a Test in India since 2000:

Nicky Boje (SA), Bengaluru, 2000
Jason Holder (WI), Hyderabad, 2008
Marco Jansen (SA), Guwahati, 2025

India began the morning brightly with a 50-run opening stand between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Jaiswal scoring a half-century. But the innings collapsed quickly as poor shot selection saw wickets tumble in quick succession. Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant and others all fell cheaply, leaving India in deep trouble. A patient resistance from Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav offered some hope, but it ended when Sundar edged one to slip.

Marco Jansen was exceptional, claiming six wickets and single-handedly dismantling the Indian batting lineup. South Africa dominated the day and will look to score quickly in the next few sessions to put India in a challenging position in the fourth innings.

OUT! India are all out for 201 as Bumrah edges a short delivery from Marco Jansen to Verreynne, giving Jansen his six-for. South Africa take a huge 288-run lead but have decided not to enforce the follow-on. Bavuma checks with his team and coach before signaling for the light roller as they prepare to bat again. IND 201 all out in (83.5)

FOUR! India pass the 200-run mark as Bumrah goes on the back foot to a short ball on leg stump and pulls it off the glove, bisecting leg slip and Verreynne for a boundary. A rare positive moment for India as they try to reduce the deficit on Day 3. IND 201/9 in (83.3)

India trail by 288 runs

OUT! Kuldeep Yadav’s determined knock comes to a close as Marco Jansen finds the edge and Markram takes a sharp catch at second slip. Jansen celebrates his fifer while Kuldeep’s 19 off 134 balls marks his longest-ever Test innings in terms of deliveries faced. IND 194/9 in (81.5)

India trail by 295 runs

OUT! Washington Sundar’s brilliant innings of defending and waiting for the right moment comes to an end. Harmer bowls a perfect slower-length delivery that turns away, and Sundar pushes with an open face, giving an outside edge to Markram at first slip. His 48 off 92 balls was full of grit. IND 194/8 in (78.1)

India trail by 295 runs

FOUR! Washington Sundar goes on the back foot and punches a good-length delivery outside off past cover, racing away to the boundary. IND 182/7 in (72.2)

India trail by 307 runs

Lunch is over and the final session of Day 3 is underway with Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav at the crease.

Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav have added 52 runs together, giving India a rare period of calm after the top-order collapse. The lower-order resistance brings some relief, but India still have a huge task ahead to fight back on Day 3. IND 174/7 in (67)

India trail by 315 runs

Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav stitch together a valuable 50-run stand to steady India after the top-order collapse. It’s a relief for the visitors, but a huge mountain still awaits as they trail by over 300 runs and need to bat long to stay in contention. IND 172/7 in (66.4)

India trail by 317 runs

FOUR! Kuldeep Yadav gets forward to a length ball outside off and the thick outside edge flies past the lone slip, racing away to the fence. A lucky but well-timed shot keeps India ticking. IND 158/7 in (57.4)

India trail by 331 runs.