IND vs SA 2nd Test: Jansen’s Fifer Ends Kuldeep’s Fight – Highlights & Watch

India Struggles to 201, South Africa Builds​ Commanding Lead ​in First Innings

India⁢ faced a challenging day⁤ at the crease, ultimately being bowled out for 201 in⁤ 83.5 overs,handing ‌South Africa a significant 288-run first-innings lead. The batting lineup faltered, despite promising starts and a⁢ late-order resistance.

Early Setbacks and Middle-Order Collapse

Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased early brilliance,adding 65 runs to the score before falling‍ for 22. He continued his innings ⁣to reach a well-made 58. Though, ⁤Sai Sudharsan (15) ‌and dhruv Jurel (0) experienced disappointing outings, failing to capitalize on their opportunities.

The middle order then crumbled under pressure. Rishabh pant managed just 7 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed only 6 and 10 runs respectively. This rapid succession of wickets left India reeling at 122/7, desperately needing a partnership to ‍rebuild the innings.

Late Resistance and​ Jansen’s Brilliance

Washington Sundar⁢ emerged as a key figure, forging a crucial 72-run partnership with Kuldeep ‌Yadav (19) for the eighth wicket. ⁢sundar’s resolute 48 provided much-needed resistance and⁣ briefly stemmed the tide.

Regrettably, South Africa’s relentless bowling ⁣attack⁢ continued to‌ find breakthroughs. ⁢Marco Jansen proved to be the standout bowler, ⁢delivering an exceptional performance with figures of 6/48 in 19.5 ⁣overs. His consistent pressure and ability to take wickets ultimately dismantled the Indian batting order.

key Takeaways

* India’s batting lineup struggled‍ to⁢ cope with South Africa’s disciplined bowling.
* Washington Sundar’s partnership with Kuldeep Yadav ⁣offered a glimmer of hope,but wasn’t enough ⁤to salvage the innings.
* ⁢ Marco Jansen’s outstanding bowling performance was the defining factor in South Africa’s dominance.
* India now faces an uphill battle to recover in this Test match, needing a strong performance with the ball to⁢ limit ⁣South Africa’s lead and build momentum.

This result places significant pressure on India’s bowlers to deliver a strong performance‌ and restrict‌ South Africa​ in their second innings. ​You can expect a engaging contest as India attempts to fight back and stay ‌competitive in this crucial Test series.