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The first day of the Guwahati Test saw India end the day slightly ahead of South Africa. The visitors, who opted to bat first, were restricted to 247/6 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kuldeep Yadav was the star of the day with his three wickets while Jasprit Bumrah , Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with one each. Here are the details.

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South Africa's strong start and India's counterattack

South Africa's openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton put on a solid 82-run partnership. However, Bumrah broke through just before tea, dismissing Markram for 38. Kuldeep then got rid of Rickelton early in the second session, leaving South Africa at 87/2. Despite the breakthroughs, Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma put up a strong resist

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