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India Eyes Lead on Day 3 vs SA
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Indian openers aim for extended batting on Day 3.
- South Africa posted 489 in their first innings.
- Captain Shubman Gill will miss India's second Test.
The second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati enters its third day with the Indian opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, tasked with maximizing their time at the wicket. Following a substantial first-innings score of 489 by the visiting South African team, the Indian batsmen face the challenge of establishing a commanding position in the match.
The Indian squad will have to navigate this critical phase of the game without their captain, Shubman Gill. The team's performance will hinge on the resilience of Jaiswal and Rahul, along with the contributions of other batsmen to build a lead.
Fans can follow the live action on Star Sports channels from 9 AM IST, with streaming available on the JioStar app and website. The predicted playing XIs show key players for both sides ready to compete in what promises to be a hard-fought Test match.
