Aiden Markram’s Flying One-Handed Catch Stuns India in Guwahati Test

South African star Aiden Markram delivered one of the standout moments of the series with an extraordinary flying catch that left the Indian dressing room stunned and fans in disbelief on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati.

India, already struggling at 102 for 4 at tea after a flurry of soft dismissals, slipped deeper into trouble when Rishabh Pant (7) fell to a reckless shot against Marco Jansen right after the break. His unsuccessful review only worsened the moment.

But the defining highlight came in the 42nd over of India’s innings.

Markram’s Unreal Catch Turns the Game

Nitish Kumar Reddy, surprised by a steep lifter from Jansen, fended the ball off his shoulder. As it flew sharply towards the slips, Markram—placed at second slip—launched himself horizontally to his right and plucked a one-handed stunner mid-air.

Replays confirmed he had barely a fraction of a second to react. The South Africans erupted immediately, sensing a decisive breakthrough.

Jansen Continues to Rip Through India

The towering left-arm pacer kept the pressure on. He soon dismissed Ravindra Jadeja (6) in bizarre fashion— a short ball brushing Jadeja’s shoulder before deflecting off the glove and looping gently to Simon Harmer in the slips.

Earlier in the day, Jansen had removed both Pant and Nitish, triggering India’s slide from a comfortable 65/0 to a precarious 102/4.

Spinners Set the Trap Early

South Africa’s spin duo dominated the morning session:

• Simon Harmer removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) and Sai Sudharsan

• Keshav Maharaj dismissed KL Rahul (22)

Dhruv Jurel’s loose shot only deepened India’s collapse.

What began as a solid platform quickly disintegrated, leaving India under immense pressure as the visitors tightened their grip. Markram’s airborne brilliance stood out as the moment that epitomised South Africa’s dominance.