The third day of the second Test between India and South Africa at Guwahati's ACA Stadium on November 24, 2025, brought a rollercoaster morning for Indian fans. India was cruising at 95 for 1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal playing beautiful shots and scoring a stylish half-century (58 runs off 97 balls). Only troubles began when Simon Harmer bowled a tricky ball that bounced sharply. Jaiswal tried to check his drive, but instead, the ball popped up for a superb catch by Marco Jansen. This was the start of India's sudden wobble. K.L. Rahul contributed a solid 22 during a 65-run opening stand with Jaiswal, showing confidence against the South African bowling. But the stubborn batting line-up faltered after two special deliveries – one from Keshav Maharaj and another from Harmer – changed the game’s pace drastically. The pitch seemed friendly, with no tricky spots, backed by Jaiswal’s elegant strokes. He swept Harmer repeatedly and even sent Maharaj’s ball flying over cow corner for a thrilling six. Rahul looked steady too, with his flowing cover drives. However, Maharaj’s clever bowling caught Rahul off-guard. Maharaj bowled from wide of the crease, with a ball that bounced and turned enough to edge Rahul’s bat to Aiden Markram at first slip. Then the trouble deepened. Sai Sudharsan again showed his struggle against spin—they say old habits die hard. Just like he did against West Indies in Ahmedabad, Sudharsan hesitated on the back foot and tried to pull Harmer. He failed to get the power or lift he wanted, and Ryan Rickleton took a stunning diving catch at mid-wicket. Last, but not least, was Dhruv Jurel, who made a costly mistake just before tea. He went for a pull shot off Marco Jansen’s bowling—a ball slower than he expected—and edged it to Maharaj, ending up with a duck. The dressing room was not happy: "He didn’t need to go for a pull," they said. By the tea break, India was in a tight spot at 102 for 4, far from the smooth ride they had earlier. It’s a classic cricket drama—fancy shots, sudden surprises, and heartbreak all in one morning at the Guwahati Test!