In a gripping display of cricketing prowess, South Africa is on the verge of securing its first Test series win in India since the 2000-01 season. The fifth day of the second Test match in Guwahati saw the Proteas tighten their grip on the game, claiming three crucial Indian wickets in the morning session. This has left the hosts in a precarious position, with a daunting target of 549 runs still looming large. By the first tea interval, India was struggling at 90-5, still trailing by 459 runs. Sai Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 14 runs off 138 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja was not out on 23 off 40 deliveries. India’s captain and wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, was among the casualties, dismissed for 13 by Simon Harmer, who has been instrumental in dismantling the Indian batting lineup. Harmer’s relentless off-spin bowling wreaked havoc, starting with the dismissal of night watchman Kuldeep Yadav for 5 runs. The pressure continued to mount as Dhruv Jurel fell for just 2 runs, and Pant followed soon after. India’s hopes of a comeback were further dashed as they ended Day 4 at 27-2, having lost openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Lokesh Rahul early. South Africa’s dominance was evident earlier in the match when Marco Jansen’s impressive 6-48 helped the team secure a massive 314-run first innings lead. With India bowled out for 201 in response to South Africa’s 489, the visitors are now poised to clinch the series, having already won the first Test in Kolkata by 30 runs.