Guwahati, India - Temba Bavuma, the South African captain, achieved a notable milestone on the first day of the second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Bavuma became the ninth South African to score 1,000 runs as a Test captain.

Bavuma reached the landmark in his 20th innings as captain, tying with Dudley Nourse as the second-fastest South African to the milestone. Only Graeme Smith, who achieved the feat in 17 innings, reached the mark faster.

South Africa, having won the first Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, are aiming for their first series win in India in 25 years. Bavuma emphasized the team's intent to play aggressively and win the series rather than protect their lead.

On the opening day of the Guwahati Test, South Africa opted to bat first. At tea, they reached 156/2, with Bavuma unbeaten on 36 off 86 balls and Tristan Stubbs on 32 off 82 balls. The pair had an unbroken 73-run partnership for the third wicket at lunch.

Earlier in the day, Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a breakthrough by dismissing Aiden Markram for 38. Kuldeep Yadav then struck, removing Ryan Rickelton for 35. After the tea break, the South African innings saw a flurry of wickets, with India fighting back. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Bavuma for 41, while Kuldeep Yadav removed Stubbs for 49. South Africa ended day one at 247/6. Kuldeep Yadav finished the day with 3 wickets for 48 runs.

Bavuma's achievement adds to his already impressive captaincy record. Before the Guwahati Test, he had led South Africa in 11 Tests, winning 10 and drawing one.

South Africa last won a Test series in India in 2000, under the captaincy of Hansie Cronje. A victory in the ongoing series would mark a historic moment for South African cricket.

Bavuma's composed leadership and strategic acumen have been praised, and his recent milestone further solidifies his position among the prominent South African captains.