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South Africa create history: First Test series win in India in 25 years | Cricket News

South Africa crushed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Spinner Simon Harmer ran through India’s batting line-up, claiming six wickets as South Africa crushed the hosts by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. The defeat […]

Rishabh Pant lost for words after South Africa whitewash India: Can’t take cricket for granted

Stand-in India captain Rishabh Pant struggled to find words after the hosts suffered another home series whitewash, collapsing without a fight on Day 5 of the second Test in Guwahati. India crashed to their biggest defeat by runs, losing by 408, handing South Africa their first Test series win in the country in 25 years. […]

Tristan Stubbs misses maiden Test hundred in India; Rishabh Pant’s & Co set a target of 549 runs to win Guwahati Test

Tristan Stubbs missed on a well-deserved maiden hundred on Indian soil after the South African batter fell short by just six runs in the ongoing second encounter against India at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Batting at no.3, Stubbs forged two huge partnerships to lead South Africa to 260/5 in the second innings before skipper […]

Ravi Shastri’s bold advice for India to win in Guwahati: Declare 100 behind if needed

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the hosts, despite trailing 0–1 in the series against South Africa, still have a chance to script a comeback but only if Gautam Gambhir is willing to take a bold tactical gamble. South Africa remain in complete control at the end of Day 2 in the second Test […]

IND vs SA: After Guwahati heroics, Senuran Muthusamy recalls 2019 India tour: ‘Felt as if I’d never play Test cricket again’ | Cricket News

South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy at the Test match between India and South Africa. (Image: AP Photo/Anupam Nath) South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, who had a disappointing debut in India in 2019, made a remarkable comeback by scoring a crucial 109 runs against India in 2025. His performance came after successful outings in Pakistan where he […]

IND vs SA: India look at 22-year-old record for inspiration to salvage Guwahati Test; Proteas reach 489 on Day 2 | Cricket News

Team India have a mountain to climb after South Africa piled up 489 runs before being bowled out. (Images via AP) India ended Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati staring at a challenge they have overcome only once in their history. The hosts trail by 480 runs after South Africa put up 489 […]

India ODI squad: KL Rahul appointed skipper, Ravindra Jadeja returns; Axar Patel left out | Cricket News

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 19: KL Rahul of India takes a return throw during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India have announced their squad for the three ODIs against South Africa, […]

Home disadvantage? India bowlers toil as South Africa pile on 489 in Guwahati Test

While the cricket fraternity has been busy debating whether India’s batters have forgotten the art of playing spin, it appears the bowlers may have misplaced something too — the willingness to grind and work hard for wickets on pitches that aren’t home dustbowls. India paid the price for being timid and reactive, both with the […]

Same curse! 38th captain, 8th toss lost: Rishabh Pant continues Team India’s coin flip woes | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s streak of unfavorable tosses continued as newly appointed Test captain Rishabh Pant lost the toss to South Africa’s Temba Bavuma at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium on Saturday, during the city’s inaugural Test. South Africa opted to bat first on the red-soil pitch, expected to favor batters early before assisting spinners.Pant made history as […]

IND vs SA: Why Guwahati Test will have ‘rare’ Tea break before Lunch? What are the session timings? All you need to know

In a rare occasion, the India vs South Africa second Test will see Tea break being taken before lunch at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Hosting it’s first-ever Test match at the venue, the challenge for the organisers will be able to beat the sun, more than that of bat and ball. In the process, […]