India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test Day 1: Three for Kuldeep as disciplined India edge the day

At stumps, Senuran Muthusamy was unbeaten on 25 with new batter Kyle Verreynne at the other end as Mohammed Siraj had Tony de Zorzi (28) caught behind.

4:17 PM

South Africa full scorecard

South Africa 1st Inning
247-6 (81.5 ov) CRR:3.02
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Aiden Markram	b J Bumrah	38	81	5	0	46.91
Ryan Rickelton	c R Pant b K Yadav	35	82	5	0	42.68
Tristan Stubbs	c KL Rahul b K Yadav	49	112	4	2	43.75
Temba Bavuma (C)	c Y Jaiswal b R Jadeja	41	92	5	0	44.57
Tony de Zorzi	c R Pant b M Siraj	28	59	3	1	47.46
Wiaan Mulder	c Y Jaiswal b K Yadav	13	18	2	0	72.22
Senuran Muthusamy	Not out	25	45	4	0	55.56
Kyle Verreynne (WK)	Not out	1	4	0	0	25
Extras	17 (b 8, Ib 7, w 0, nb 2, p 0)
Total	247 (6 wkts, 81.5 Ov)
Yet to Bat	Marco Jansen,Simon Harmer,Keshav Maharaj
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Jasprit Bumrah	17	6	38	1	1	2.24
Mohammed Siraj	17.5	3	59	1	0	3.31
Nitish Kumar Reddy	4	0	21	0	0	5.25
Washington Sundar	14	3	36	0	0	2.57
Kuldeep Yadav	17	3	48	3	0	2.82
Ravindra Jadeja	12	1	30	1	1	2.5

4:11 PM

South Africa 247-6 at stumps on Day 1

Over 82 – Summary: W 0 0 0 1 0 (1 run)

 

South Africa 247-6

Senuran Muthusamy 25(45), Kyle Verreynne 1(4)**

Siraj 18-3-59-1

 

Mohammed Siraj made an immediate impact with the second new ball, removing Tony de Zorzi with a delivery that straightened just enough outside off. De Zorzi poked without footwork and Pant completed a sharp catch, breaking a 45-run stand. Kyle Verreynne walked in and spent his initial deliveries adjusting to the movement, leaving one outside off and blocking two more with soft hands. Siraj then banged in a well-directed bouncer that Verreynne pulled to deep backward square for a single. A lively over from the pacer.

4:03 PM

Over 81 – Summary: 0 0 4 0 0 0 (4 runs)

 

 

South Africa 246-5

Muthusamy 25(45), de Zorzi 28(58)**

Bumrah 17-6-38-1

 

India took the second new ball, and Jasprit Bumrah immediately tested Muthusamy with sharp movement. After two watchful leaves outside off, Muthusamy capitalised on a rare loose delivery—an inswinger on the pads—clipping it beautifully through square leg for four. Bumrah corrected his line quickly, returning to a probing middle-and-off corridor. Muthusamy defended the remainder with soft hands, but the new ball looked lively straightaway. South Africa moved to 246/5.

4:03 PM

Over 80 – Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 242-5

de Zorzi 28(58), Muthusamy 21(39)**

Washington Sundar 14-3-36-0

 

A full maiden from Washington Sundar, who tightened his lines impressively. He kept de Zorzi pinned with extra bounce and subtle drift, forcing him into a series of careful prods and blocks. The right-hander struggled to rotate strike as Sundar varied his pace between 88–92 kph. Despite looking comfortable, de Zorzi couldn’t find the gaps, and South Africa remained static. India's spinners continued building pressure from both ends.

4:03 PM

Over 79 – Summary: 4 0 0 1 4 0 (9 runs)

 

 

South Africa 242-5

Muthusamy 21(39), de Zorzi 28(52)**

Siraj 17-3-58-0

 

Siraj was expensive here, conceding nine. De Zorzi opened the over with a classy cover drive, leaning into a pitched-up ball and placing it perfectly. Siraj shortened his length thereafter, inducing defensive strokes before de Zorzi fended a glove-deflection for a quick single. Muthusamy then produced a stylish fine-leg boundary, using a short-of-length ball to jab it behind square. Siraj finished better, but South Africa benefited from two well-timed boundaries.

4:02 PM

Over 78 – Summary: 0 0 4 0 0 0 (4 runs)

 

 

South Africa 233-5

Muthusamy 17(37), de Zorzi 23(48)**

Washington Sundar 13-2-36-0

 

This over saw Washington Sundar maintain his disciplined line, but Muthusamy broke the quiet patch with a crisp back-foot cut past backward point for four. Sundar otherwise kept things tight with his varied pace and subtle drift, targeting the stumps and forcing the batter to play from the crease. De Zorzi remained compact, opting for caution while Sundar looked for drift and sharp dip. Only four runs came, all off Muthusamy’s boundary.

4:02 PM

Over 77 – Summary: 1 0 0 1 0 1 (3 runs)

 

 

South Africa 229-5

Muthusamy 13(31), de Zorzi 23(48)**

Siraj 16-3-49-0

 

A tidy over from Mohammed Siraj, who continued to hit the pitch hard and attack the stumps. Muthusamy opened and closed the over with singles to third man, showing good awareness against the short-of-a-length balls. De Zorzi negotiated three consecutive deliveries with watchful defence, including a sharp single to mid-on. Siraj kept a probing line around middle and off, forcing both batters to play with soft hands. South Africa remained steady, moving to 229/5 with a cautious approach.

3:42 PM

Over 77 – Summary: 1 0 0 1 0 1 (3 runs)

 

 

South Africa 229-5

Muthusamy 13(31), de Zorzi 23(48)**

Siraj 16-3-49-0

 

Mohammed Siraj delivered another controlled over, conceding only three singles as South Africa continued to crawl forward. Muthusamy opened the over with a neat steer to third man before de Zorzi played out two consecutive fuller deliveries with solid defence. A sharp single followed when de Zorzi pushed a very full ball to mid-on. Siraj maintained good pace around 138 kph, keeping both batters cautious. Muthusamy closed the over with another guide to third man, taking South Africa to 229/5.

3:36 PM

Over 76 – Summary: 1 0 0 0 0 0 (1 run)

 

 

South Africa 226-5

de Zorzi 22(45), Muthusamy 11(28)**

Washington Sundar 12-2-32-0

 

South Africa managed just a single in this over as Washington Sundar kept things extremely tight. Muthusamy picked up one run first ball by easing a full delivery towards sweeper cover. After that, Sundar tested de Zorzi repeatedly with fuller lines and drifting deliveries. A loud LBW shout was turned down as replays suggested an inside edge, and India wisely avoided the review. Extra bounce troubled de Zorzi, who defended everything watchfully. Just one run off the over kept India in control at 226/5.

3:35 PM

Over 75 – Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 225-5

de Zorzi 22(45), Muthusamy 11(28)**

Washington Sundar 11-2-31-0

 

Washington Sundar delivered another disciplined maiden, keeping both batters quiet. He began with a drifting ball on leg that Muthusamy nudged to midwicket before beating the left-hander with one that skidded low. Three more dot balls followed, each defended off front or back foot. De Zorzi then faced four successive deliveries but could not find a run, as Sundar extracted extra bounce and tested both edges. India maintained tight control, and South Africa remained 225/5, unable to break free.

3:35 PM

Over 74 – Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 225-5

de Zorzi 22(40), Muthusamy 10(27)**

Siraj 15-3-46-0

 

A tight maiden from Mohammed Siraj, who continued to trouble Tony de Zorzi with pace and subtle movement. De Zorzi defended a short-of-length ball before tucking another towards midwicket. Siraj then produced a sharp 142.3 kph bouncer that drew a half-hearted pull and a spectacular one-handed take from Pant. A fuller ball next straightened past the outside edge, beating de Zorzi comprehensively. Two more defensive prods completed the maiden, keeping South Africa on 225/5 with pressure building.

3:34 PM

Over 73 – Summary: 0 0 1 0 0 0 (1 run)

 

 

South Africa 225-5

de Zorzi 22(34), Muthusamy 10(21)**

Siraj 14-2-46-0

 

Mohammed Siraj returned for another probing over, conceding just a single. He began with a full ball to Muthusamy, who defended assuredly before seeing out another length delivery safely. The only run came when Siraj went short at 135.4 kph and Muthusamy pulled it down to deep square leg. De Zorzi then faced three balls—nudging one to midwicket, ducking under a sharp bouncer, and poking a good-length ball to gully. A controlled over from Siraj kept South Africa to 225/5.

3:24 PM

Over 72 – Summary: 1 1 0 6 0 4 (12 runs)

 

 

South Africa 224-5

de Zorzi 22(31), Muthusamy 9(18)**

Kuldeep Yadav 17-3-48-3

 

Kuldeep Yadav’s over began sedately with singles to both de Zorzi and Muthusamy, but it quickly turned expensive. After a dot, de Zorzi cashed in on a fractionally short delivery, rocking back and launching a powerful pull over midwicket for six. Kuldeep attempted to pull the length back, but another overpitched ball outside off was drilled through extra cover for four by an increasingly confident de Zorzi. Twelve runs came off the over, shifting momentum as South Africa moved to a commanding 224/5.

3:24 PM

Over 70 – Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 212-5

Muthusamy 8(17), de Zorzi 11(26)**

Washington Sundar 10-1-31-0

 

Washington Sundar delivered a maiden filled with control and subtle variation. He consistently hit a teasing length around off and middle, drawing Muthusamy forward before surprising him with extra bounce. The left-hander defended diligently but struggled to rotate strike, beaten once by skid off the surface. Sundar mixed drift and dip effectively, prompting Pant’s praise for the “perfect line and length.” The over applied sustained pressure on South Africa, keeping their scoring stalled at 212/5 as Muthusamy remained cautious.

3:10 PM

Over 69 – Summary: 0 1 0 0 0 4 (5 runs)

 

 

South Africa 206-5

Muthusamy 4(8), de Zorzi 9(23)**

Washington Sundar 9-0-31-0

 

Washington Sundar returned with a tight start, keeping de Zorzi quiet before conceding a single through mid-off. Muthusamy then faced a series of accurate deliveries—straighter ones and subtle drift forcing him into tentative defensive strokes. However, Sundar erred on the final ball, going too full, allowing Muthusamy to paddle-sweep confidently to the fine-leg rope. That boundary lifted South Africa to 206/5, offering some relief after a prolonged period of pressure.

3:10 PM

Over 68 – Summary: 0 W 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 201-5

Muthusamy 0(4), de Zorzi 8(21)**

Kuldeep Yadav 16-3-30-3

 

Kuldeep followed his wicket-maiden with another probing over. Muthusamy struggled against the drift and loop, surviving a leading edge that popped towards cover. Earlier in the over, Kuldeep removed Mulder—continuing India's spin-fuelled resurgence. The rest of the over saw Muthusamy and de Zorzi play with caution, content to defend as the ball gripped and turned consistently. No runs were added, and South Africa remained stalled at 201/5 under Kuldeep’s sustained pressure.

3:10 PM

Over 67 – Summary: 0 W 0 0 0 0 (0 runs)

 

 

South Africa 201-5

Muthusamy 0(4), de Zorzi 8(21)**

Kuldeep Yadav 15-3-30-3

 

Kuldeep delivered a crucial breakthrough, removing Wiaan Mulder with a tossed-up delivery that enticed an ambitious lofted stroke. Mulder failed to generate elevation, picking out Jaiswal at mid-off—repeating the loose shot selection that earlier cost Bavuma. Muthusamy then arrived at the crease and faced disciplined spin bowling from Kuldeep, who varied flight and dip to dominate the rest of the over. A wicket-maiden showcased Kuldeep’s control and swung momentum firmly India’s way.

3:09 PM

Over 66 – Summary: 1 0 2 0 0 0 (3 runs)

 

South Africa 201-4

de Zorzi 8(21), Mulder 13(16)**

Siraj 13-2-45-0

 

Siraj mixed lengths well this over but conceded three runs as Mulder and de Zorzi continued rotating the strike. Mulder guided a full ball through the off-side for a tidy couple—bringing up South Africa’s 200. Siraj responded with disciplined short-pitched bowling, forcing both batters into cautious play. The final deliveries were defended watchfully, with Siraj tightening his lines. Despite the pressure, the pair remained composed, adding small but valuable runs to maintain South Africa’s control.

3:09 PM

Over 65 – Summary: 4 0 0 4 0 0 (8 runs)

 

South Africa 196-4

Mulder 9(7), de Zorzi 7(18)**

Siraj 12-2-42-0

 

Siraj began the over with a half-volley outside off, which Mulder timed beautifully through cover for four. After two dots, Mulder repeated the treatment—this time with an even crisper drive through wide mid-off. The remaining balls were tighter, with Siraj adjusting his length and forcing Mulder into defensive strokes. Despite those corrections, South Africa collected eight valuable runs, courtesy of Mulder’s fluent strokeplay, continuing their strong rebuild with positive intent.

2:46 PM

Over 64 – Summary: W 1 0 0 0 0 (1 run); Kuldeep gets Stubbs

 

 

South Africa 188-4

de Zorzi 7(18), Mulder 1(1)**

Kuldeep Yadav 13-2-28-2

 

Kuldeep struck immediately, removing Stubbs for 49 with a classic leg-spinner’s dismissal. Tossed up outside off, the ball held its line as Stubbs pushed forward, edging to KL Rahul at slip—falling one short of a deserved fifty. New batter Wiaan Mulder got off the mark by ticking a single to short leg, but the rest of the over was a display of Kuldeep’s control. He varied trajectory, pulling the ball slower through the air and denying de Zorzi scoring opportunities. South Africa slipped to 188/4 with two new batters at the crease.

2:46 PM

South Africa 187-3

Over 63 – Summary: 0 4 0 0 0 0 (4 runs)

 

 

de Zorzi 7(14), Stubbs 49(111)**

Bumrah 16-6-34-1

 

Bumrah’s over featured disciplined seam bowling, starting with a back-of-a-length ball that de Zorzi worked leg-side. The highlight was a crisp four off a full delivery outside off, which de Zorzi stroked elegantly through the covers. Bumrah responded with precision, tightening his lengths and beating the bat outside off, while also attacking the stumps with fuller balls. De Zorzi survived a minor scare when a flick landed just short of mid-on. Despite the boundary, Bumrah controlled the over well as South Africa reached 187/3.

2:46 PM

Over 62 – Summary: 1 0 6 0 0 0 (7 runs)

 

 

South Africa 183-3

Stubbs 49(111), de Zorzi 3(8)**

Jadeja 12-1-30-1

 

Jadeja began the over with a tidy single to de Zorzi before tightening his lines on Stubbs. The right-hander blocked three balls, but Jadeja’s only loose delivery—slightly overpitched—was punished brilliantly as Stubbs danced down and launched a clean strike over mid-off for six, moving to 49. The rest of the over was defensive, with Jadeja varying pace and length, denying scoring opportunities. A controlled over overall, but Stubbs’s aggression kept South Africa in command at 183/3.

2:31 PM

Over 61 – Summary: 4 0 1 0 L1 0 (6 runs)

 

South Africa 176-3

Stubbs 43(106), de Zorzi 2(7)**

Bumrah 15-6-30-1

 

Bumrah began the over with a full delivery outside off that Stubbs drove superbly through cover-point for four, continuing his composed innings. Stubbs added a single later in the over with a nudge towards square leg, while de Zorzi survived a sharp, rising delivery that struck his thigh pad. A leg-bye came as Bumrah pinned him on the pads again with pace and angle. The rest of the over was tightly bowled, ending with a dot as Stubbs defended down the pitch. South Africa moved to 176/3.

2:30 PM

South Africa 170-3

Over 60 – Summary: 0 0 0 0 0 1 (1 run)

 

 

Stubbs 38(102), de Zorzi 2(5)**

Jadeja 11-1-23-1

 

A frugal over from Jadeja yielded just one run as South Africa’s batters defended with intent. Stubbs finally managed to punch a flatter delivery through cover-point to retain strike. Before that, Jadeja challenged him with drift, bounce and tight stump-to-stump lines, even beating him once as the keeper whipped off the bails. With the surface slowing down, Jadeja’s subtle variations continued to trouble both batters. South Africa reached 170/3, grinding through a disciplined spell from India’s left-arm spinner.

2:30 PM

Over 59 – Summary: 0 0 0 1 0 1 (2 runs)

 

 

South Africa 170-3

Stubbs 38(102), de Zorzi 2(5)**

Jadeja 11-1-23-1

 

Jadeja continued to bowl with control, conceding only two singles in an over dominated by tight lines and subtle turn. Stubbs picked up a single with a push through cover-point, while de Zorzi remained cautious. Jadeja beat Stubbs once with sharp away-turn, but the batter was safely inside the crease despite Pant dislodging the bails. South Africa advanced to 170/3 as Jadeja maintained a chokehold on scoring.

2:30 PM

South Africa 169-3 after 58 Overs

Over 58 – Summary: 0 0 0 1 0 1 (2 runs)

 

 

Stubbs 37(96), de Zorzi 2(5)**

Bumrah 14-6-25-1

 

Bumrah delivered another disciplined over, giving away just two singles. De Zorzi survived a sharp inducker and an unsure prod outside off before eventually clipping a length ball to fine leg to reach 2*. Stubbs added one more by working a delivery to wide mid-on. The rest of the over was negotiated carefully as Bumrah maintained probing lines from around the wicket. South Africa moved to 169/3, still steady but aware of the growing Indian pressure.

2:29 PM

Over 57 – Summary: 0 W 1 0 0 0 (1 run)

 

South Africa 167-3

Stubbs 36(94), de Zorzi 1(1)**

Jadeja 10-1-22-1

 

Jadeja struck immediately after lunch, removing Bavuma for 41 with a tossed-up delivery that the skipper hit aerially to deep mid-off where Jaiswal completed a diving catch. The wicket ended a crucial partnership that had frustrated India. De Zorzi got off the mark with a single, while Stubbs safely negotiated the remaining deliveries. Jadeja operated with drift and subtle turn, keeping the pressure on. South Africa moved to 167/3, with India sensing an opening after breaking the stand.

2:29 PM

Over 56 – Summary: 0 0 NB4 1 0 0 0 (6 runs)

 

 

South Africa 166-2

Stubbs 36(91), Bavuma 41(90)**

Bumrah 13-6-23-1

 

A mixed over from Bumrah, who conceded six runs including a no-ball boundary. Bavuma drove the overpitched no-ball through covers to reach 41*, continuing his positive approach. A run-out chance was missed off the next delivery as Padikkal fumbled at square leg with Stubbs halfway down. Bumrah produced a brilliant nip-backer to beat Stubbs earlier in the over but ended without further reward. A probing set nonetheless, but South Africa progressed steadily to 166/2 with the partnership looking solid.

1:26 PM

Over 55 – Summary: 0 1 0 0 0 1 (2 runs)

 

 

South Africa 156-2

Stubbs 32(82), Bavuma 36(86)**

Siraj 11-2-34-0

 

Mohammed Siraj sent down the final over before lunch, conceding just two runs. Bavuma clipped a length delivery to mid-wicket early in the over but couldn’t pierce the field thereafter, finishing on 36*. Stubbs defended three balls in a row — Siraj even miming a throw back in mock frustration — before punching the final delivery into the off-side for a single to end the session. South Africa went to lunch comfortably placed at 156 for 2, with Stubbs unbeaten on 32* after a composed morning.

1:26 PM

Over 54 – Summary: 1 0 1 1 0 0 (3 runs)

 

 

South Africa 154-2

Stubbs 31(78), Bavuma 35(84)**

Washington Sundar 8-0-26-0

 

Over 54 was a steady one for South Africa as they collected three singles against Washington Sundar’s tidy off-spin. Bavuma began by working a floated ball down to deep mid-on to move to 35*. Stubbs then drove one down the ground before Bavuma eased another delivery to backward point for a single. The final two balls were defended solidly as Sundar maintained a stump-to-stump line. South Africa progressed to 154 for 2, with Stubbs on 31* and Bavuma on 35*, heading into the last over before lunch.