India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 5: Proteas complete one-sided demolition; bad to worse for India – Action in Images

Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

An Indian team in transition continues to struggle to find their feet, as they dipped to their worst-ever home defeat by runs in Test history.

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A 408-run victory in Guwahati helped Tamba Bavuma's South Africa team wrap up a clinical and comprehensive 2-0 series victory over India. Plenty to ponder in the Indian camp as their form and record at home has been decimated over the last 12 months.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

A 408-run victory in Guwahati helped Tamba Bavuma's South Africa team wrap up a clinical and comprehensive 2-0 series victory over India. Plenty to ponder in the Indian camp as their form and record at home has been decimated over the last 12 months.(AFP)

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The first wicket of the day was that of overnight nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav, seeing a straight one sneak through his defence and knock back his middle stump from Simon Harmer.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

The first wicket of the day was that of overnight nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav, seeing a straight one sneak through his defence and knock back his middle stump from Simon Harmer.(PTI)

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Sai Sudharsan showed good composure and defensive technique to block out much of the morning session. However, a lapse in concentration right after the tea break saw him depart, triggering the soon-to-follow end of the match.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

Sai Sudharsan showed good composure and defensive technique to block out much of the morning session. However, a lapse in concentration right after the tea break saw him depart, triggering the soon-to-follow end of the match.(ANI)

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Aiden Markram created history as the player with the most outfield catches in a single Test match, grabbing nine chances in total while doing the majority of his fielding at slip. Takes away the record from Ajinkya Rahane.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

Aiden Markram created history as the player with the most outfield catches in a single Test match, grabbing nine chances in total while doing the majority of his fielding at slip. Takes away the record from Ajinkya Rahane.(AP)

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Ravindra Jadeja was the lone bright spark for India, scoring a breezy 54 thanks to some positive and calculated attacking batting.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Ravindra Jadeja was the lone bright spark for India, scoring a breezy 54 thanks to some positive and calculated attacking batting.(PTI)

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Simon Harmer finished as player of the series, and was nearly untouchable on Day 5. He finished with 6 wickets for the innings, and 17 in the series.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 26, 2025 02:20 pm IST

Simon Harmer finished as player of the series, and was nearly untouchable on Day 5. He finished with 6 wickets for the innings, and 17 in the series.(PTI)

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