IND vs SA Highlights, 2nd Test Day 1: South Africa reach 247/6 at stumps on Day 1

South Africa end Day 1 at 247/6 in 81.5 overs. Tristan Stubbs top-scored with 49, Temba Bavuma made 41, and Tony de Zorzi 28. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets while Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja picked up one each.

OUT! Siraj strikes with the second new ball as Marco de Zorzi falls for a thick outside edge. A good-length delivery that seams away outside off tempts de Zorzi into a poke without moving his feet, and Rishabh Pant dives to his left to take a brilliant catch. SA 246/6 in (81.1)

As the floodlights turn on at Guwahati, the umpires are consulting the light meter. Play is likely to end soon with stumps approaching, bringing Day 1 to a close.

FOUR! Muthusamy picks up a boundary off Washington Sundar, who bowls a shorter, wider delivery. Muthusamy slaps it off the back foot through backward point, adding valuable runs for South Africa. SA 233/5 in (77.3)

SIX! Tony de Zorzi punishes a slightly short delivery from Kuldeep Yadav. He moves deep in the crease and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket, sending the ball sailing to the boundary. South Africa keep adding crucial runs. SA 220/5 in (71.4)

OUT! Kuldeep Yadav claims his third wicket as Bas Mulder goes for an ambitious shot and is caught by Jaiswal at mid-off. A tossed-up delivery around off sees Mulder attempt the aerial route but fails to get enough height, and Jaiswal holds on comfortably. SA 201/5 in (67.2)

OUT! Kuldeep Yadav strikes as Tristan Stubbs is caught by KL Rahul at slip. A tossed-up delivery outside off sees Stubbs attempt a defense, but he edges it thickly into Rahul’s hands. The batter falls agonizingly short of fifty, leaving South Africa reeling slightly. SA 187/4 in (63.1)

SIX! Tristan Stubbs uses his feet superbly, stepping down to Jadeja and converting the delivery into a half-volley. He lofts it cleanly over mid-off with perfect timing, bringing up a boundary that takes him to 49. SA 183/3 in (61.4)

OUT! Ravindra Jadeja breaks the partnership as Temba Bavuma goes for an ambitious shot and is caught by Jaiswal at deep mid-off. Bavuma had looked to charge the bowler, lofting the ball, but Jaiswal takes a brilliant diving catch to send the South Africa captain back. SA 167/3 in (57.3)

FOUR! Tristan Stubbs starts the final session in style, advancing down the wicket to loft Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery over wide mid-on. The shot races away to the fence, giving South Africa an early boost as they continue to build their innings. SA 160/2 in (55.5)

The final session of Day 1 gets underway with South Africa 156/2. Tristan Stubbs is unbeaten on 32 off 82 balls while Temba Bavuma remains steady at the other end. India will look to break the partnership and regain control.

South Africa finish a wicketless second session with Tristan Stubbs on 32 off 82 balls and Temba Bavuma steady at the other end. The visitors have controlled the session, keeping India under pressure throughout. SA 156/2 in (55) Lunch Break

South Africa finish second session with Tristan Stubbs on 32 off 82 balls and Temba Bavuma steady at the other end. The visitors have controlled the session, keeping India under pressure throughout. SA 156/2 in (55) Lunch Break

Temba Bavuma brings up 1000 runs as South Africa’s Test captain, becoming the ninth player to achieve the feat. He reaches it in just 20 innings, equalling Dudley Nourse as the joint second-fastest for South Africa, only behind Graeme Smith who did it in 17 innings.

FOUR! Tristan Stubbs pulls a short delivery from Jasprit Bumrah through mid-wicket. He gets into a solid position and dispatches it cleanly to the fence, keeping South Africa’s scoring momentum going. SA 146/2 in (49.1)