IND vs SA 2nd Test Live: India Strikes Back in Guwahati Series Decider Live Status: Day 1 - Session 2 (Post-Tea) The stakes couldn't be higher. After a shock defeat in Kolkata, India walks into the ACA Stadium in Guwahati needing a win to level the series. With regular skipper Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury, Rishabh Pant takes the reins for the first time in Test cricket. South Africa, leading 1-0, won the toss and elected to bat, hoping to bury India under runs on a surface that looks good for batting but is already showing signs of turn. Here is your Live Analysis, Score Updates, and Key Talking Points from Day 1 of the 2nd Test. Live Score Update: Day 1, Session 2 (Last Updated: 11:45 AM IST) 🔥 Current Situation: India has clawed back into the game immediately after the Tea break! After a wicket-less first hour, Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Aiden Markram just before the break, and Kuldeep Yadav struck immediately after, removing the dangerous Ryan Rickelton. The Proteas are under pressure. Match Analysis: The Story So Far 1. The "Tea Before Lunch" Strategy In a rare occurrence due to the early sunsets in Northeast India, the Tea Break was taken before Lunch today (at 11:00 AM IST). This unique schedule change seemed to disrupt South Africa's rhythm. They looked comfortable at 80/0, but losing a wicket on the stroke of the first break changed the momentum entirely. 2. Bumrah vs. The Openers South Africa's openers, Aiden Markram (38) and Ryan Rickelton (35), showed immense discipline in the first hour. They left the ball well and respected the good length deliveries. However, Jasprit Bumrah proved why he is the best in the world. His delivery to dismiss Markram, nipping back in to rattle the stumps, was a moment of pure magic that India desperately needed. 3. Spin Comes into Play Early With Kuldeep Yadav introduced early, it’s clear this Guwahati pitch isn't a green top. The ball is gripping slightly. Kuldeep’s dismissal of Rickelton (caught sharply by Pant) suggests that spin will be the deciding factor as the day progresses. If Ravindra Jadeja finds his groove, South Africa could be in trouble before the end of the day. Key Moments of Day 1 [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object] Prediction: What to Expect in Session 2 & 3? The ball has started to soften, which usually makes batting easier, but the introduction of spin from both ends (Jadeja and Kuldeep) will test the South African middle order. [object Object], [object Object] Verdict: The session belongs to India if they pick up one more wicket quickly. Where to Watch IND vs SA Live? [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]
