Team India endured a difficult time on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

The hosts were completely outplayed with both bat and ball, conceding a hefty first-innings lead of 288 runs. Aiden Markram (12*) and Ryan Rickelton (13*) negotiated the new ball comfortably as Proteas reached 26/0 at stumps, stretching their lead to 314 with two days still remaining in the match.

Rishabh Pant and his men wore disappointing look on their faces as the day put India on the verge of another whitewash in a home Test series, and the tension was evident in their body language late in the third session.

In the closing over of the day, Mohammed Siraj unleashed a wayward throw in frustration, which left KL Rahul fuming. After Rickelton punched a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav towards long-off, Siraj collected the ball cleanly but hurled a wild throw at the keeper’s end, which Pant couldn’t gather.

Rahul, positioned for backup, managed to stop it behind him. The senior batter was miffed and gestured for Siraj to calm down. The exchange ended with both sharing a brief smile, easing what could have turned into an awkward moment.

Rahul, stationed behind for back up, managed to stop it and gestured for Siraj to calm down. The tension eased with both exchanging a brief smile.

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