In a stirring batting display by the South Africa national cricket team, the Proteas posted a formidable 489 all-out in their first innings of the second Test against the India national cricket team in Guwahati.

But the moment belonged to the towering all-rounder Marco Jansen, who flashed his power and promise — yet left the field distraught after narrowly missing his long-awaited maiden Test century.

Coming in at No. 9, Jansen exploded into action with an aggressive blitz. From 49 off 51 balls, he accelerated, launching multiple sixes and finding the boundary with ease. His 50 arrived in just 54 deliveries via a lofted shot to the long-on fence.

By the time he reached the 80s, he had pulled the strike and taken full advantage of his long levers. At one point, he dispatched back-to-back

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