IND 9/0 at Stumps (Trail By 480 Runs)| India vs South Africa 2nd Test 2025 Day 2 Highlights: Play Stops Early Due to Low Light; Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul To Continue Their Opening Pair in Day 3

The second day of play has stopped much early here at the Barsapara Stadium, in Guwahati, Assam due to low light. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul will be happy to stay not out till stumps. The two will be continuing at the pitch when Day 3 starts. India trail by a big 480 runs. The Proteas looked in full control; with the bat. Having started at 247/6 from Day 1, they went on to slam 489 runs before getting all out. Senuran Muthusamy with his maiden Test century grabs the headlines for Day 2. Marco Jansen fought bravely, scoring 93 runs, missing a well deserved ton by 7 runs.

The daylight is getting dimmer here at the Barsapara Stadium, in Guwahati, Assam. Umpires are cotnuing to bserve the light, but match goes on. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul continue to settle.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have opened the innings for Team India. Marco Jansen bowled the first over for the Proteas. The Men in Blue have a mountain to climb, as they trail by 482 runs after the first over.

Out! The final wicket falls finally in the first innings of the Test match. South Africa have managed to slam a big 489 runs. All Rounder Marco Jansen, who was nearing his maiden Test century couldn't reach the feat. He got out for 93 runs off just 91 balls. Kuldeep Yadav hunts his special innings down, getting him clean bowled. As Team India will be entering to bat after a short break due to innings change, about 18 overs of play can still be expected before stumps. OUT! Marco Jansen b Kuldeep Yadav 93(91)

Marco Jansen has slammed 93 runs, and if he and Keshav Maharaj manages to stay not out for some more deliveries, the 25-year-old can slam his maiden international Test century.

OUT! Jasprit Bumrah removes Simon Harmer with a peach of a delivery, as the South African bowlers see his stumps knocked over.  Harmer played the wrong line, as the ball zips past the batter's out-edge and uproots the off-stump. Simon Harmer b Bumrah 5(17)

OUT! Mohammed Siraj starts the session with a wicket for India, and Senuran Muthusamy's knock comes to an end. Muthusamy scored a magnificent 109 off 206, adding stands with Marco Jansen and Kyle Verreynne. Muthusamy c Jaiswal b Siraj 109(206)

Back for the final session on Day 3, and South Africa will look to pile on as many runs as possible, with India not looking to restrict the Proteas from getting away with the contest. Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen are also reaching a 100-run stand for the eighth wicket.

LUNCH on Day 2, and South Africa have firmly taken control of the Test. Senuran Muthusamy has reached his maiden Test and international century, while Marco Jansen has slammed his fourth half-century in format,helping the Proteas surpass the 400-run mark.

100! Senuran Muthusamy is having a dream run, from scoring half-centuries in Pakistan and Bangladesh, the all-rounder has managed to register his maiden international and Test ton in India. Muthusamy reached his ton off 192 balls, laced with nine fours and 2 sixes. 

Marco Jansen's counterattacking knock sees South Africa reach the 400-run mark. Jansen and Muthusamy have added 67 runs already in quick time, deflating India's morale in the field. Muthusamy is nearing his maiden Test ton, while Jansen is closing in on his fourth half-century. 

After the fall of Kyle Verreynne's wicket, Marco Jansen has taken an aggressive approach to his innings. Jansen has already added 25 off 29, which includes one four and two sixes, contributing to 39 runs between himself and Senuran Muthusamy. South Africa's total is nearing 400, which is a cause of concern for India. 

OUT! Finally, India have managed to get a wicket, and Ravindra Jadeja gets his second wicket. Kyle Verreynne looked well-set and was nearing his fourth Test half-century, but a rush of aggression, and Jadeja managed to get the all-rounder stumped. Kyle Verreynne st Pant b Jadeja 45(122)

Important session for India in the context of the 2nd IND vs SA 2025, with South Africa slowly taking the match away from the home side's grasp. Kyle Verreynne is nearing his fifth Test half-century, and has already added 70-odd runs with Senuran Muthusamy for the seventh wicket. 

TEA! South Africa have managed to take firm control of the Test, given they have not lost any wickets in the first session on Day 2. Interestingly, this is the first wicketless session of the ongoing IND v SA Test series. 

50! Senuran Muthusamy manages to slam his third Test half-century, thus becoming the first South African to surpass the 50-run mark in this match. Muthusamy took 122 deliveries to reach his fifty, laced with five fours. 

This stand between Kyle Verreynne and Senuran Muthusamy has yielded 55 runs already, and has seen South Africa past the 300-run mark. India's bowling this morning has looked toothless, despite bowlers showcasing discipline. Muthusamy is nearing his third Test fifty. 

This has been a steady start from South Africa, who have added 28 runs in 13.1 overs this first session thus far.  Both overnight batters, Kyle Verreynne and Senuran Muthusamy, have added 33 runs for the seventh wicket, while Indian bowlers have toiled hard to get a breakthrough. Muthusamy is slowly nearing his third Test fifty. 

The first half-hour of play has been managed quite well by Proteas batters Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne. Both have 50-odd deliveries and have looked solid in their gameplay this morning, against Indian pacers. India have made its first change in bowling, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav into the attack, replacing Jasprit Bumrah. 

India needs to wrap up South Africa's tail and not let the last four wickets resist. South Africa's tailenders can wag, and have often shown their batting capabilities in the middle, taking their side into advantageous situations.