If you are looking for the south africa national cricket team vs india national cricket team match scorecard, this guide has the full story in simple words. South Africa beat India by 408 runs in the second Test at Guwahati, and it was a big win in the Freedom Trophy series. In this guide from DonglyTech, you will find all four innings totals, the top scorers, the best bowling figures, and the key moments of the match.
A scorecard can look hard to read, with many numbers and names. This article breaks it down step by step, so even a new cricket fan can follow it. You will see who scored the runs, who took the wickets, and how the match was won.
Table of Contents
Match Result at a Glance
Here is the short version of the match before the full scorecard below.
- Match: 2nd Test of the India vs South Africa Test series, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
- Result: South Africa won by 408 runs.
- Toss: South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Captains: Temba Bavuma led South Africa, and Rishabh Pant led India.
- Player of the Match: Marco Jansen, for his runs and wickets.
- Player of the Series: Simon Harmer.
- Series result: South Africa won the two match series 2-0.
- Umpires: Richard Kettleborough, Rod Tucker, and Chris Gaffaney as the TV umpire.
South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
This is the full ind vs sa scorecard for the india vs south africa 2nd test. Read it one innings at a time to see how the match moved step by step.
South Africa 1st Innings: 489 All Out
South Africa batted first after winning the toss and scored 489 runs. Senuran Muthusamy led the way with a fine hundred, and Marco Jansen gave the innings late power with fast runs.
- Senuran Muthusamy: 109 runs off 206 balls, with 10 fours and 2 sixes.
- Marco Jansen: 93 runs off 91 balls, with 6 fours and 7 sixes.
- Tristan Stubbs: 49 runs.
- Kyle Verreynne: 45 runs.
- Temba Bavuma: 41 runs.
- Aiden Markram: 38 runs.
- Ryan Rickelton: 35 runs.
De Zorzi made 28, Mulder made 13, Maharaj stayed not out on 12, and Harmer made 5, with 21 extras. For India, Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 115, Bumrah took 2 for 75, Siraj took 2 for 106, and Jadeja took 2 for 94. Sundar went wicketless for 58.
India 1st Innings: 201 All Out
India replied with only 201 runs, which gave South Africa a first innings lead of 288 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer, and Washington Sundar fought hard down the order.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 58 runs.
- Washington Sundar: 48 runs.
- KL Rahul: 22 runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 19 runs.
- Sai Sudharsan: 15 runs.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 10 runs.
Pant made 7, Jadeja made 6, Bumrah made 5, Siraj stayed not out on 2, and Jurel made 0. Jansen was the star with the ball, taking 6 for 48. Harmer took 3 for 64, and Maharaj took 1 for 39.
South Africa 2nd Innings: 260 for 5 Declared
With a big lead behind them, South Africa batted again and declared at 260 for 5. Tristan Stubbs led the scoring with 94 runs, and the team set India a huge target.
- Tristan Stubbs: 94 runs.
- Tony de Zorzi: 49 runs.
- Ryan Rickelton: 35 runs.
- Wiaan Mulder: 35 not out.
- Aiden Markram: 29 runs.
- Temba Bavuma: 3 runs.
For India, Jadeja took 4 for 62 and Sundar took 1 for 67. South Africa declared so their bowlers would have time to bowl India out. The target was 549 runs, a very big chase in Test cricket.
India 2nd Innings: 140 All Out
India needed 549 runs to win, but they were bowled out for only 140 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the top scorer with a fighting half century, but no other batter could stay with him for long.
- Ravindra Jadeja: 54 runs.
- Washington Sundar: 16 runs.
- Sai Sudharsan: 14 runs off 139 balls.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 13 runs.
- Rishabh Pant: 13 runs.
- KL Rahul: 6 runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 5 runs.
Jurel made 2, Bumrah stayed not out on 1, and both Nitish Kumar Reddy and Siraj made 0. Harmer was the star with the ball, taking 6 for 37. Maharaj took 2 for 37, Jansen took 1 for 23, and Muthusamy took 1 for 21. Markram also took nine catches in the match.
How South Africa Won the Match
South Africa won this match in clear steps: score big, bowl India out cheaply, and set a target too big to chase.
- Big first innings total: South Africa scored 489 runs after winning the toss. Muthusamy made a hundred and Jansen scored fast runs.
- Bowling India out for 201: Marco Jansen took 6 wickets, and India fell 288 runs behind.
- Setting a huge target: South Africa scored 260 for 5 and declared, leaving India 549 runs to win.
- Spin wins the game: Simon Harmer took 6 wickets for 37 runs in the second innings, and India were bowled out for 140.
- Safe fielding: Aiden Markram took nine catches in the match, so India got no lucky breaks.
Key Players of the Match
Three players shaped this result in different ways: one scored a hundred, one took wickets in both innings, and one did both.
Marco Jansen: Runs and Wickets
Marco Jansen was named Player of the Match. He scored 93 runs off 91 balls in the first innings, with 6 fours and 7 sixes, and he gave South Africa late runs when the innings could have slowed down. With the ball, he took 6 for 48 in the first innings and 1 for 23 in the second innings: 7 wickets in the match to go with his 93 runs.
Simon Harmer: The Spin Star
Simon Harmer was the best spinner of the match, and he was named Player of the Series. He took 3 for 64 in the first innings, and then 6 for 37 in the second innings. His second innings spell broke the Indian batting and finished the match.
Senuran Muthusamy: The Hundred That Set It Up
Senuran Muthusamy scored 109 runs off 206 balls in the first innings, with 10 fours and 2 sixes. His hundred was the base of the South African total of 489, and it came at a steady pace when the team needed a long innings. He also took 1 for 21 in the second innings.
What This Result Means for the Series
This win gave South Africa a 2-0 win in the two match series, and it was their first Test series win in India in 25 years. That is a rare feat, because India are one of the hardest teams to beat at home. The series is played for the Freedom Trophy, and this result will be remembered as one of the great away wins in Test cricket.
The first Test had set this up. That match was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and South Africa won it by 30 runs. Temba Bavuma made an unbeaten 55, and Simon Harmer was named Player of the Match. South Africa came to Guwahati with a 1-0 lead and finished the job with a much bigger win.
How to Check Future Live Scores
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- Read the match summary: a short summary tells you the main moments of the day.
For this match, you can see the full 2nd Test scorecard on Cricbuzz and the match summary on LiveScore. Both pages keep the full scorecard for this game.
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Final Thoughts
South Africa won by 408 runs, and the scorecard shows a clear win. Muthusamy made a hundred, Jansen scored fast runs and took 7 wickets in the match, and Harmer took 6 for 37 in the second innings. India fought hard in parts, but the 288 run first innings lead was too much to recover from.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the South Africa vs India 2nd Test at Guwahati?
South Africa won the 2nd Test at Guwahati by 408 runs. South Africa scored 489 and 260 for 5 declared, while India scored 201 and 140. South Africa won the two match series 2-0.
What was the full scorecard of the 2nd Test?
The full scorecard was: South Africa 489 all out in the first innings, India 201 all out in the first innings, South Africa 260 for 5 declared in the second innings, and India 140 all out in the second innings. South Africa won the match by 408 runs.
Who was the top scorer in the Guwahati Test?
Senuran Muthusamy was the top scorer with 109 runs in the first innings. Tristan Stubbs was next with 94 in the second innings, and Marco Jansen scored 93 in the first innings. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal made 58 in the first innings and Ravindra Jadeja made 54 in the second innings.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Simon Harmer took 6 for 37 in the second innings, and Marco Jansen took 6 for 48 in the first innings. Jansen took 7 wickets in the match in total, while Harmer took 9 in total. Harmer was named Player of the Series.
Where can I check the live score for the next India vs South Africa match?
You can check the live score on Cricbuzz or LiveScore. Both sites show ball by ball scores, full scorecards, and short match summaries. The links in the section above take you straight to the scorecard and summary for this match.
