Fans erupt as Tristan Stubbs leads South Africa’s dominance over India on Day 4 of the Guwahati Test

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The 2nd Test between India and South Africa at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, started on November 22, has unfolded into a gripping contest. South Africa set the tone early by posting a formidable first innings total of 489, with crucial middle-order contributions. India, in response, struggled and were bowled out for 201. As the match progressed into Day 4, South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs emerged as the key player, propelling his team into an imposing position with a brilliant 94 in the second innings. Currently, South Africa declared at 260 for 5, setting India a daunting target of 549 runs to chase on a deteriorating pitch, intensifying the challenge for the hosts.

Stubbs played a match-defining innings of 94 runs off 180 balls in South Africa’s second innings, anchoring the Proteas’ charge after early wickets. Partnering with Tony de Zorzi, who contributed 49, Stubbs expertly negotiated India’s spin threat led by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, frustrating bowlers with calculated aggression and patience. The pair added a critical 101 runs for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings after early breakthroughs.

Stubbs later shared another crucial partnership with Wiaan Mulder, pushing South Africa to a commanding declaration at 260/5. This declaration set India a near-impossible target of 549 runs in the fourth innings on a pitch showing signs of wear and spin, heavily favouring the visitors. With spin bowlers posing a major threat and the pitch conditions deteriorating, Stubbs’ innings was pivotal in shifting momentum overwhelmingly in South Africa’s favour.

India began their daunting chase but quickly slipped into trouble by losing early wickets. At stumps on Day 4, India were precariously placed at 27/2 in 15.5 overs, needing 522 more runs to avoid defeat. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fell cheaply whereas Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav remained at the crease but with a required run rate of just 1.70, the pressure is immense given the task’s enormity. South African bowlers, particularly Jadeja with 4 wickets in the second innings and Washington, maintained tight control, exploiting the pitch’s grip and India’s frailties. The Indian batting lineup now faces a massive challenge to survive the remaining sessions as South Africa loom dominant with a 521-run lead and the possibility of a series sweep looming large.

This match at Guwahati has evolved into a thrilling Test showdown with Stubbs orchestrating South Africa’s commanding position. India’s batters are under severe pressure to mount a historic chase against relentless bowling and challenging pitch conditions. The coming day will determine if India can conjure a miracle or if South Africa will seal a remarkable series victory.​

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The Best Youngster In The World Is Far From Finished. After People Said Tristan Stubbs Was Done In Tests, He’s Now Leading The Series In Runs 🔥

1st Innings: 49 (112) 2nd Innings: 94 (180)

The Comeback Is REAL 🌟🦁

— 𝐕♛ (@DelhiKaKing18) November 25, 2025

Some near Milestones (100s/50s) missed by South Africa batsmen in the 2nd Test at Guwahati :

1st inning : Tristan Stubbs – 49Kyle Verreynne – 45Marco Jansen – 93

2nd inning : Tony de Zorzi – 49Tristan Stubbs – 94#INDvSA #SAvIND #TestCricket

— Cric Updates (Bishwas🇳🇵) (@CricUpdate58494) November 25, 2025

🚨1st test series in india leading run scorer Avg: 54.33 Gen tailanted remember the name tristan Stubbs 🚨

— CHAND ALAM (@chandalam0723) November 25, 2025

Temba Bavuma Finally Declared as Tristan Stubbs Missed a well deserving century 💔

Target: 549 ✍️. . 📸: JioHotstar. #IndiaVsSouthAfrica #2ndTestMatch #TestCricket #SouthAfricaDeclared #target #TembaBabuma #TristanStubbs #CricketNews #CricketGyan

— Cricket Gyan (@cricketgyann) November 25, 2025

🚨 GAME ON! Tristan Stubbs out for 94, but SA DECLARE at 548-run lead in 2nd innings! 😱

India need 549 to win & level the series. Can they do it? 👀 #INDvSA

— Adarsh (@Adarshkumar_05) November 25, 2025

Tristan Stubbs may have missed the hundred, but this innings was as good as one. 🙌🏼

He falls just 6 runs short of the three-figure mark. 🥲

#INDvSA #TestCricket

— Sallu_TweetZ🐉 (@msdsalmaan007) November 25, 2025

SA vs IND 2nd Test:India finish Day 4 at 27/2, needing 522 for victory. South Africa dominating as the final day awaits.#SAvIND #INDvsSA #TestCricket #CricketLive #TeamIndia #Proteas

— Cricket -e- swag (@SunilManda507) November 25, 2025

Kl Rahul is the greatest dream seller . Blud is a Casanova, gives high hope but no returns

— R. (@righthandofgarp) November 25, 2025

Why every time and every inning only KL Rahul face ball of the century ?? Weird test performance#INDvsSA #WTC27

— Jaspreett Singh🇮🇳 (@Jaspreet55singh) November 25, 2025

Day 4, Stumps

India: 27/2, need 522 runs 🏏#cricket #INDvsSA #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 25, 2025

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