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India vs South Africa 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Nov 22 2025, Sat - 09:00 AM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA489, 260/5 decl
INDIA201, 140
South Africa won by 408 runs
CRR:2.19
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OUT! Bowled. Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge. That's it! India have closed South Africa's first innings, bowling them out for 489 runs. Senuran Muthusamy played a memorable knock, scoring 109 before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj. Marco Jansen impressed with 93 runs, narrowly missing out on his maiden Test hundred. In this session, wickets were shared as Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav picked up one each. Stay tuned for India's innings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Sudharsan.
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
FOUR! Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav to Keshav Maharaj. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav to Marco Jansen. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Marco Jansen. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jadeja. Good running between the wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Jadeja, fielded by Yadav.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bumrah, fielded by Yadav.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit body to gully for no runs, fielded by Sudharsan.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Marco Jansen. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to cover for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Reddy.
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot Late Cut, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
FOUR! Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Mohammed Siraj to Keshav Maharaj. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Mohammed Siraj to Marco Jansen. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Reddy.
OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Slog, Gloved in the air uncontrolled, caught by Verreynne. That's it, India all out for 201! The innings never recovered from South Africa's relentless pressure. Marco Jansen was the star once again, claiming a brilliant six-wicket haul that tore through the heart of the Indian lineup. Meanwhile, the rest of the South African attack struck at just the right moments, ensuring no partnership could settle. A resolute partnership between Washington and Kuldeep tried to steady the ship, but it wasn't enough to push India past the follow-on mark. Interestingly, South Africa has chosen not to enforce the follow-on. Stay tuned as South Africa takes the crease. This promises to be an exciting innings!
Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Jasprit Bumrah. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj. Out-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Mohammed Siraj. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Muthusamy.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by de Zorzi.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. In-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, run save by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Mohammed Siraj. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge to second slip, caught by Markram. The new ball does the damage, and Jansen picked up his fantastic five-fer!
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for no runs, fielded by Muthusamy.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to gully for no runs, mis-fielded by Jansen.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Muthusamy.
NEW BALL. Wiaan Mulder to Jasprit Bumrah. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Maharaj.
Marco Jansen to Kuldeep Yadav. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, shy attempt by Verreynne, fielded by de Zorzi.
OUT! Bowled. Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed. That's it! South Africa have declared as Tristan Stubbs gets out on 94, missing out on a well-deserved hundred. But South Africa have set a massive target of 549 for India. Ravindra Jadeja ends with four wickets to his name. India will come out to bat the remaining overs today and will look to take the game on from then. Join us back for India's reply in a while.
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
SIX! Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, dropped catch by Siraj. Tough chance for Siraj.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, to deep point for 1 run, overthrow by Sudharsan.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side backing away flick, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run.
Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Sundar.
FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja to Tristan Stubbs. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Slower length ball, off stump backing away Slog, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Bumrah.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Siraj.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Slower ball back of a length, off stump on the front foot Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Sundar.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to leg slip for no runs, run save by Pant.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Ravindra Jadeja to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to silly mid on for no runs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Wiaan Mulder. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Jurel.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
Nitish Kumar Reddy to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Mohammed Siraj. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Jansen. South Africa win by 408 runs, sealing a historic series victory in India - their first in 25 years. Temba Bavuma once again showcased his class to topple India on home soil, while Simon Harmer spun a ruthless web to finish with a brilliant six-fer, and Aiden Markram's incredible nine catches were the cherry on top. For India, there were no real positives to cling to, and with time before their next assignment, they will have plenty to reflect on as they look to rebuild after this comprehensive defeat. Marco Jansen is the Player of the Match. Simon Harmer is the Player of the Series.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammed Siraj. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Mohammed Siraj. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
APPEAL! Keshav Maharaj to Mohammed Siraj. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne, appeal made for Stumped. Siraj landed his feet on time.
OUT! Stumped. Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed, by Verreynne. Maharaj gets his first wicket.
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Verreynne.
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, run save by Muthusamy.
Simon Harmer to Jasprit Bumrah. Off break back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
OUT! Caught. Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, Gloved in the air uncontrolled, caught by Verreynne. Nitish Reddy gifted his wicket.
Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to fine leg for 2 runs, run save by Harmer.
Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit body to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Ravindra Jadeja. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Simon Harmer to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
OUT! Caught. Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Markram. Markram pouches his ninth catch of the match.
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Muthusamy.
Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
FOUR! Simon Harmer to Ravindra Jadeja. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Harmer.
Senuran Muthusamy to Washington Sundar. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Simon Harmer to Washington Sundar. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Verreynne.