Day 4 of the India vs South Africa, 2nd Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, brought one of the match's most memorable moments. South Africa’s Simon Harmer delivered a stunning ball that completely deceived KL Rahul. It was pitched just outside the off stump, luring Rahul to step forward defensively. But as he committed, the ball gripped the pitch, spun sharply, and crashed into the stumps. This was a perfect showcase of Harmer’s skill and precision, shifting the game’s momentum and giving South Africa a vital breakthrough in this thrilling Test series. Watch here: Simon Harmer Whan An Absolute Amazing Delivery 🤯.pic.twitter.com/2gkRIQKijy — Yash Jain (@yashjain4163) November 25, 2025 South Africa Tighten Their Grip, India Fight to Survive By the end of Day 4, South Africa found themselves in a commanding position after dismissing both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in the closing moments, pushing India further into a corner. Also Read | India’s Highest Successful Run Chases in Test Cricket: Top 5 List With 522 runs still required and only eight wickets left, India’s hopes of a win have realistically dwindled. Their main focus now will be on surviving all three sessions on the final day to secure a draw—a tough challenge, but not impossible if they keep their cool and stay determined. However, South Africa’s strategy has sparked some debate. Their late declaration, coupled with a cautious batting approach, has led many to question whether they gave India more time than needed to settle into their chase. At a point where bold moves could have tightened their grip, the Proteas opted to slow things down, a decision that might just give India a glimmer of hope to escape with a draw. As we look ahead to Day 5, the pitch in Guwahati is expected to deteriorate further, putting spin bowlers in the spotlight. South Africa will be counting on their spin trio of Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy, with Aiden Markram’s part-time off-spin as a backup. Meanwhile, Marco Jansen, who has been exceptional throughout this Test with both bat and ball, will be key in providing breakthroughs whenever necessary.