India v South Africa 2025: Visitors Poised for Historic Test Series Whitewash
South Africa is on the verge of a historic Test series victory in India as they lead 1-0 in the two-match series. In an impressive display, South Africa reduced India to 27-2 while chasing a monumental target of 549 runs in Guwahati on day four.
India’s Struggles in Test Series
India faced a disappointing first innings, managing only 201 runs. This series marks a crucial moment for the team as they seek to avoid their second home Test series whitewash in just three attempts. Notably, prior to losing 3-0 to New Zealand last October, India had not lost a Test series at home for 12 years.
Key Match Highlights
- First Test Match: The series opener took place in Kolkata where South Africa won by 30 runs.
- Day Four Summary: South Africa began the day at 26-0 and finished with a significant lead of 314 runs.
- Top Performer: Tristan Stubbs was pivotal, scoring 94 runs, forming crucial partnerships that bolstered their total.
- Bowling Performance: Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja took 4 wickets for 62 runs in the innings.
Current Standings and Expectations
With only one day remaining, India requires a monumental effort to secure a draw. They lost two crucial wickets in less than ten overs: Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Marco Jansen, and KL Rahul fell to Simon Harmer. As the final day approaches, Kuldeep Yadav, batting as a nightwatchman, remains not out at four, with Sai Sudharsan contributing six runs.
This Test series could mark a significant achievement for South Africa, potentially ending a 25-year drought for a Test series win on Indian soil. As the home team contemplates their next move, all eyes will be on the pitch as they attempt to stave off a historic defeat.
