South Africa vs India Live: Gill’s Record-Breaking Century Sparks Nail-Biting Finish – Full Score, Highlights & Reactions

South Africa tightened their grip on the Freedom Trophy after a dominant second-day display in Guwahati that pushed India to the brink of a series defeat. Proteas pile up 489 Resuming on 247/6, South Africa’s lower order produced a master-class in time-and-runs management. Senuran Muthusamy converted his overnight 54 into a maiden Test hundred, soaking up 206 balls for a pivotal 109. At the other end Marco Jansen (93 off 91) unleashed seven sixes in a breathtaking counter-attack that swelled the total and shredded India’s plans with the second new ball. The pair added 145 in just 27 overs, transforming 247/6 into 428/7 by lunch and forcing Rishabh Pant’s men onto the defensive. India’s bowlers toil in vain Jasprit Bumrah (3/98) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/120) found occasional reverse swing and turn but lacked sustained support. Ravindra Jadeja finally broke a 222-ball stand by stumping Kyle Verreynne for 45, yet the respite was brief as Jansen launched a late-order assault that peppered the sparsely populated stands. When Kuldeep bowled the lanky all-rounder seven short of a century, South Africa had already reached a formidable 489. Guwahati’s fading light spares India early damage Faced with 40 minutes of treacherous twilight, openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal survived 6.1 overs to close on 9/0, still 480 adrift. Bad light – a recurring theme at this 9 a.m.–4 p.m. venue – arrived as a welcome ally; nevertheless, India now need a near-perfect final three days to avoid back-to-back home series losses. Key talking points for Day 3 • Shot selection vs. survival: India must decide whether to counterattack “Bazball” style or knuckle down for a draw on a pitch that’s flattening out. • Spin scars: With over 150 overs already in their legs, Jadeja and Kuldeep must quickly switch from workhorse mode to wag-the-tail batting if required. • Bavuma’s declaration dilemma: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma can control the match tempo; an early second-innings foray could leave India chasing leather again under rapidly dimming light. SEO keywords: South Africa vs India 2nd Test Day 2 highlights, Senuran Muthusamy century, Marco Jansen 93, India trail by 480, Freedom Trophy 2025 Guwahati, IND vs SA scorecard, India batting collapse watch.