2nd Test: Harmer picks three as SA reduce India to 90/5 at Tea

IANS | November 26, 2025 11:36 AM

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) South Africa strengthened their grip to win the second Test as off-spinner Simon Harmer struck thrice, leaving India reeling at 90/5 in 47 overs at tea on day five’s play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

2nd Test: Wasn't an overs thing, more about the time, says Stubbs on SA’s late declaration

IANS | November 25, 2025 4:51 PM

Guwahati, Nov 25 (IANS) South Africa’s standout performer Tristan Stubbs reflected on his crucial knock after narrowly missing out on a century on Day 4 of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The young batter, who top-scored with a composed 94, admitted he felt “a little bit” disappointed at falling short of the three-figure mark, but remained satisfied with the team’s commanding position.

Shreyas Iyer starts training post surgery

IANS | November 25, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India batter Shreyas Iyer has resumed training after a serious spleen laceration suffered during the third ODI against Australia on October 25, when he landed awkwardly on his left side while attempting a diving catch.

2nd Test: Stubbs' 94, Zorzi's 49 help South Africa set India target of 549 runs

IANS | November 25, 2025 3:04 PM

Guwahati, Nov 25 (IANS) India found moments of success through Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, but South Africa continued to command proceedings on Day 4 of the second Test, courtesy of a brilliant 94 by Tristan Stubbs as the youngster's knocked helped the team stretch their lead to over 500 runs and eventually declaring at 260/5 to set India a target of 549 runs.