Who is Senuran Muthusamy? Discover the newest Test cricket centurion.

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Who is Senuran Muthusamy? Meet the latest centurion in Test cricket image

TL;DR

  • Senuran Muthusamy scored his first Test century against India in Guwahati.
  • The South African all-rounder's century contributed to a first innings score of 489 runs.
  • Muthusamy, of Tamil Nadu ancestry, debuted in 2019 and took Virat Kohli's wicket.
  • His century offers South Africa stability and potential bowling support for spinners.

Senuran Muthusamy, the Proteas all-rounder, captured attention on the second day of the second India vs South Africa Test at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, achieving his first Test century. 

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Facing the World Test Champions, South Africa, who were leading the series 1-0, the left-handed batsman delivered a steady and controlled century against a formidable Indian bowling lineup, contributing to his team's substantial first innings score of 489 runs. 

Despite a 25-year drought of red-ball series victories in India, South Africa's batting performance in Guwahati has positioned them strongly to accomplish the significant achievement of beating India on their home soil.

Who is Senuran Muthusamy?

Senuran Muthusamy is a South African all-rounder who traces his ancestry to South India with a family that belongs to Tamil Nadu. Born on February 22, 1994, the 31-year-old has developed a reputation as the side's utility player who can contribute in both departments.

He made his Test debut way back in 2019 against India and picked up the former Indian captain Virat Kohli as his first Test wicket. Muthusamy, however, has been presented with a handful of chances across formats. 

Six years later, the all-rounder grabbed one of the biggest moments of his International career, scoring a century against India. His knock came at a time when the Proteas needed some stability down the order, to lengthen the innings and stage a big first innings total.

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What's on the horizon for Senuran Muthusamy?

Following his impressive batting century, Muthusamy might be a significant asset with his bowling, serving as South Africa's third spin option. 

The wicket in Guwahati is likely to assist the spinners as the game progresses, and Muthusamy, along with Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, could play an integral part in restricting India and putting an end to South Africa's quest for a series victory in India. 

Meanwhile, India ended Day 2 on 9 for the loss of no wicket in reply to South Africa's humongous first innings total of 489 runs

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