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IND vs SA 2nd Test: Day 3 Preview (Guwahati)

The momentum decisively shifted towards South Africa on Day 2, who piled on a massive first-innings total, largely thanks to their resilient lower order. Day 3, historically the "moving day" in Test cricket, will be absolutely crucial for India to stage a comeback.

India's Batting Marathon

India's primary objective will be to bat big and bat long. Trailing by 480 runs, the top order needs to put in a monumental effort to surpass the follow-on mark (289 runs) and cut deeply into the lead.

Openers' Start: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul negotiated the tricky final overs of Day 2. Their partnership in the first session will set the tone.

Middle Order Pressure: With a big score needed, the pressure will be immense on the middle order, especially with the Barsapara pitch starting to slow down.

The Spinners' Influence

While the Barsapara red-soil pitch offered good bounce early on, reports suggest it is flattening out, making the spinners' role critical as the game progresses.

South Africa's Spin Attack: South Africa's spinners, Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, along with all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, will become increasingly dangerous. They will look to exploit any cracks or roughness to extract turn and variable bounce, putting India's batting line-up under severe scrutiny.

Pace Control: South African pacers like Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder will need to maintain tight lines, looking for reverse swing or the odd ball that keeps low.

Initial Session: The morning session is often the best time to bat in Guwahati, and India must maximise this period before the surface deteriorates further.

Later Sessions: As the day progresses, we can expect the spin to be more pronounced and the risk of variable bounce to increase, making run-scoring difficult.

Prediction: Day 3 will be a war of attrition. If India's top order can dig in and score heavily in the first two sessions, they can bring themselves back into the contest. If South Africa's bowlers can break through early, especially with their spinners, they could enforce a follow-on or take a commanding lead, effectively ending India's chances of a win.

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