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Jansen's All-Round Brilliance Dominates IND vs SA Test
24 Nov
Summary
- Marco Jansen scored 93 runs and took a five-wicket haul.
- He achieved his highest Test score of 93 off 91 deliveries.
- Jansen took 6 wickets for 48 runs, his first in India.
Marco Jansen has emerged as South Africa's most impactful player in the ongoing IND vs SA 2nd Test. His remarkable performance included a blistering 93-run innings, his personal best in Test cricket, which came off just 91 deliveries and included seven sixes. This batting effort significantly bolstered South Africa's first innings total of 489, firmly placing them in control of the match.
Following his batting heroics, Jansen showcased his bowling prowess by claiming his fourth Test five-wicket haul. He was instrumental in dismantling India's batting order, taking crucial wickets including Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav. Jansen's spell concluded with impressive figures of 6/48, marking his maiden five-wicket haul in India and second outside his home country.
With India bowled out for 201, South Africa opted not to enforce the follow-on, indicating their intention to bat again. Jansen's dual contribution with both bat and ball has been pivotal, highlighting his status as a leading all-rounder and a key asset for the Proteas in this crucial series.
