India’s lower order is fighting hard in the ongoing India vs South Africa 2nd Test as the partnership between Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav continues to frustrate the visitors. At 192/7 in 76.1 overs, India now trail by 297 runs, meaning they need fewer than 100 runs to avoid the follow-on.
Washington Sundar has looked solid at the crease with 46 off 85 balls, including two boundaries and a six, showing excellent temperament against South Africa’s spin attack led by Simon Harmer. Kuldeep Yadav has offered gritty support at the other end, battling through 118 balls for his 19 runs, helping stitch a crucial 70-run stand off 196 balls.
With Harmer bowling 25.1 overs for 63 runs and 2 wickets, South Africa’s spinners are pushing hard, but India’s resistance in the final session has slowed the momentum.
South Africa scored 489 in their first innings, and with only 21.5 overs left in the day, India’s hopes of avoiding the follow-on now rest heavily on how long this partnership can continue.
If India manage to push the score past 290, they will force South Africa to bat again instead of facing the follow-on — a significant psychological and tactical boost in the final innings of the Test.
