In a tactical call, South Africa have decided not to enforce the follow-on after bowling India out for 201 in the first innings of the second Test in Guwahati. Despite holding a commanding 288-run lead, captain Aiden Markram opted to send his batters back in, signalling confidence in setting an unassailable target while giving his bowlers a well-earned rest.
The decision comes after Marco Jansen’s outstanding six-wicket haul, which wrapped up India’s innings earlier in the session. With ample time left in the Test, South Africa will now look to bat India completely out of the match and apply scoreboard pressure on a surface showing signs of variable bounce and increasing turn.
More updates to follow as South Africa begin their second innings.
