India’s batting unit endured a shocking collapse on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa in Guwahati, slipping from a comfortable 95/1 to 122/7, marking one of the worst batting meltdowns in the country’s Test history.
According to available records, this is now India’s fourth-worst collapse from a 90-plus start in Test cricket, and their worst-ever at home in nearly 60 years, surpassing the 98/1 to 139/7 slide against West Indies in Kolkata (1966/67).
India’s Worst Collapses After Being 90-plus/1 in Tests
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12 runs: 102/1 to 114/7 vs Pakistan, Karachi, 1982
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26 runs: 94/1 to 120/7 vs Pakistan, Lahore, 1984
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26 runs: 130/1 to 156/7 vs England, Old Trafford, 1946
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27 runs: 95/1 to 122/7 vs South Africa, Guwahati, 2025
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30 runs: 60/1 to 90/7 vs England, Lord’s, 1967
Previous worst collapse at home
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41 runs: 98/1 to 139/7 vs West Indies, Kolkata, 1966/67
India’s collapse today came in a span of just over an hour, triggered by Harmer and Marco Jansen, who ripped through the middle order with sharp spin and steep bounce. With the pitch deteriorating and South African bowlers extracting grip and turn, India’s top order failed to build on their promising start.
More updates to follow as the innings progresses.
