Guwahati Test: Kuldeep Yadav shines with four-fer against South Africa
What's the story
South Africa dominated India on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Substantial knocks from Senuran Muthusamy (109) and Marco Jansen (93) propelled the Proteas to 489. Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of India's bowlers as he finished with four wickets. India, who came out to bat in the final hour, returned wicketless (9/0). They trail by 480 runs.
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How Kuldeep completed his four-fer
On the opening day, Kuldeep first dismissed Ryan Rickelton, whose departure reduced South Africa to 82/2. The Indian spinner then removed SA skipper Temba Bavuma, who scored a 92-ball 41. Wiaan Mulder was his third dismissal of the day. Kuldeep returned to wrap up SA's innings by dismissing Marco Jansen (93) on Day 2. He conceded 115 runs in 29.1 overs.
Stats
A look at his Test stats
Kuldeep fell short of his sixth fifer in Test cricket, though he recorded his career-best innings figures against SA. The Indian left-arm wrist-spinner now has 76 wickets from 17 Tests at an average of 21.78. His tally includes 58 wickets at 22.48 in home conditions. Kuldeep has accounted for 18 wickets from four Tests at an average of 19.55.