Archive · 24 Nov 2025
India in Trouble After Quick Wickets
India's cricket team is playing against South Africa in a big match.
They started well but then lost many players quickly, which put them in trouble.
The team is now behind by a lot of runs.
Earlier, South Africa scored a lot of runs, and India is struggling to catch up.
The coach, Gautam Gambhir, is being criticized for some of his decisions.
Fans are worried that India might lose the match and the series.
India lost three quick wickets before lunch, putting them in trouble at 102/4.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul had a 65-run opening stand before getting out.
Sai Sudharsan was caught by Ryan Rickelton for 15 runs.
South Africa scored 489 runs in their first innings, with Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen scoring centuries.
Coach Gautam Gambhir is facing criticism for his decisions, including the Kolkata pitch controversy and confusing roles for players like Washington Sundar.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- India's batting collapse in the 2nd Test against South Africa
- When
- Day 3, Monday
- Where
- Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Why
- Poor shot selection and temperament led to quick wickets
- Match
- IND vs SA 2nd Test
- Venue
- Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- India's Score
- 102/4
- South Africa's Score
- 489
- Top Indian Scorers
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), KL Rahul (22)
- Top South African Scorers
- Senuran Muthusamy (109), Marco Jansen (93)
- Key Bowlers
- Kuldeep Yadav (4/115), Jasprit Bumrah (2/73)
Sources
Shubman Gill dragged into picture after Sai Sudharsan's flop show in IND vs SA 2nd Test; ‘Playing on GT Captain Quota?’
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Poor temperament, shot selection put India in trouble despite Jaiswal’s fifty, hosts four down (Day 3, Tea)
