India gained the upper hand against South Africa on day one of the second Test, with the tourists ending at 247-6 at stumps. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer with three wickets. South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma formed a crucial 84-run partnership for the third wicket. The visitors chose to bat first as they pursue their first Test series victory in India since 1998. India, the current World Test champions, holds a 1-0 lead after winning the first Test by 30 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final session saw Ravindra Jadeja dismiss Bavuma, while Kuldeep prevented Stubbs from reaching his half-century. The large weekend crowd in Guwahati witnessed an engaging display of cricket. Kuldeep Yadav finished with figures of 3-48, including the wicket

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