Team India struggle in the ongoing IND vs SA 2nd Test in Guwahati has triggered strong reactions, and one of the most talked-about responses came from former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. As South Africa extended their dominance with a huge lead, Ashwin openly questioned India’s on-field energy and intent.
Ashwin’s Cryptic Post Goes Viral
On the third evening, Ashwin shared a post on X with a picture of a disappointed Rishabh Pant, writing that he still hopes India will fight back in the second innings—but the body language on the field looked worrying.
I really hope we can bounce back while batting in the 2nd innings, but the indications on the field with respect to body language 💔. #indvsa pic.twitter.com/Iui9dSsQTD
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 25, 2025
He added a broken-heart emoji, revealing his disappointment with India’s attitude and lack of spark during fielding. The post instantly went viral and sparked debate among fans and experts.
India Batting Struggles Continue
Team India have been under severe pressure since the first innings. After South Africa posted 489 runs, India collapsed to 201 all out, once again exposing the batting weakness seen throughout the series.
Only Yashasvi Jaiswal showed resistance with 58, while Washington Sundar (48) and Kuldeep Yadav added late runs to help India cross 200.
However, the top order once again failed to build partnerships—raising concerns about form, preparation, and approach.
Marco Jansen Dominates India Again
The star of the innings was South African all-rounder Marco Jansen, who ripped through India’s batting with 6 wickets for 48 runs. After smashing 93 earlier with the bat, Jansen delivered one of the best all-round performances of his career. His swing, bounce, and accuracy troubled every Indian batsman.
By Tea on Day 4, South Africa had already stretched their overall lead to 395 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar did pick wickets in the second innings, but South Africa remained in complete control. With such a huge cushion, India now face an extremely difficult challenge to avoid defeat.
India already lost the first Test in Kolkata within three days. If they cannot save the Guwahati Test, they will suffer another series defeat—raising bigger questions about team form and leadership. This series has also seen India score only one fifty in three completed innings—another worrying sign for the management.
