South Africa set a massive target of 549 runs for India after their second innings. Batting against such a large target is always challenging, but Team India got off to a shaky start. Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for 13, followed shortly by KL Rahul for just six. These two early dismissals completely shattered India’s opening pair, putting the team under pressure early on.
KL Rahul out against an unplay-able delivery
Sai Sudarshan, who came in at number three, remained unbeaten on two runs. Meanwhile, the team management surprised everyone by sending Kuldeep Yadav to number five, who is still at the crease with four runs. India now have three sessions left on the final day, which could prove to be one of the toughest chases in Test history.
When South Africa set a target of 549 runs, the biggest hope for Indian fans and the team management was KL Rahul. Rahul is considered a batsman in the current team with the ability to play long innings. He also has experience in playing under pressure. However, he failed to make a significant impact in this match, scoring just six runs. His form in this series is also a cause for concern, as his Test average has now dropped below 36.
India’s spinners usually show their strength on Indian soil, but the tide is turning in the Test series against South Africa. South African off-spinner Simon Harmer has wreaked havoc in the ongoing Test series. Harmer, who was named Player of the Match in the Kolkata Test by taking 8 wickets, also took 3 wickets in the first innings of the Guwahati Test and in the second innings, he bowled a ball whose impact is being heard across the world. Harmer bowled this ball to KL Rahul, which left him flat on his back.
Watch the delivery
What a ball by Simon Harmer. He has been the best spinner of the series by far, outshining Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav 👏 #INDvsSApic.twitter.com/0juwX4f7P7
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) November 25, 2025
