India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Kuldeep Yadav picked up a crucial wicket immediately after tea on Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. The left-arm wrist-spinner dismissed Ryan Rickelton for 35, caught behind by captain Rishabh Pant. Kuldeep bowled a flighted delivery that drifted in and spun away from the batter. Rickelton went forward for a drive and edged the ball to Pant.
The wicket came in the 28th over of South Africa’s first innings, shortly after Jasprit Bumrah had removed Aiden Markram for 38. Despite the early breakthrough, South Africa recovered and reached 156 for 2 at lunch.
Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 32, while skipper Temba Bavuma held firm on 36 not out. Both batters built a steady partnership to consolidate the innings. India managed only one wicket on either side of the tea break, with the bowlers working hard in testing conditions.
Scorecard at lunch: South Africa 156/2 in 55 overs. Aiden Markram 38, Ryan Rickelton 35, Tristan Stubbs 32 not out, Temba Bavuma 36 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 1-17, Kuldeep Yadav 1-27.
