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India captain Rishabh Pant fell for 13 off 16 deliveries, getting caught by Aiden Markram off Simon Harmer, right after the drinks break. The senior wicketkeeper-batter was expected to play a crucial role in helping India salvage a draw in Guwahati,
Stand-in India captain Rishabh Pant cut a dejected figure as he tried to process another series whitewash at home, admitting that the hosts had been outplayed in every department after a meek surrender on Day 5 of the second Test in Guwahati.
South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a major breakthrough, removing India captain Rishabh Pant for a low score on Day 5 (Wednesday, November 26) of the second Test.
Captain Rishabh Pant is having a Test match to forget in Guwahati. After failing with the bat, he was spotted giggling after missing an easy stumpings.
On November 21, 2025, the eve before the second Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) publicly declared that deputy captain Rishabh Pant would lead the Indian squad instead of Shubman Gill.
Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant fell cheaply during the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati. Walking out to bat at five, Pant was dismissed for just seven runs.
Saba Karim blasted Rishabh Pant for his dismissal during Day 3 of the second Test match against South Africa on Monday.