Senuran Muthusamy achieves three figures with style
The decisive moment arrived on the very first ball of the 135th over. A short delivery outside off stump was the only invitation Muthusamy needed. He moved to the back foot, punched it cleanly through the gap in the sweeper’s cover, and immediately felt the significance of the blow. As the ball raced into space, Muthusamy sprinted the required two runs and broke into a wide, genuine smile.
His celebration reflected years of perseverance. The South African dressing room erupted in applause as teammates stood up to recognize the achievement. Simon Harmer was visibly ecstatic, while Marco Jansen rushed over to hug his partner. Helmet up, bat raised high, and a triumphant burst of air marked the emotional moment – a century that had been so close in Pakistan but finally arrived on Indian soil.
It was an innings built on exceptional judgement, calculated aggression and unwavering concentration. Throughout the battle, Muthusamy showed remarkable game awareness, rarely offering an opportunity and punishing anything loose. His footwork against spin and discipline against the pacers illustrated the maturity he has brought to his game.
A rare achievement in South Africa’s Test history against India
By reaching his maiden Test hundred from number 7, Muthusamy joined a small and elite group of South African batsmen to have achieved such a milestone against India. Only two others have done this before:
- Quinton de Kockwho hit 111 in 2019
- Lance Klusenerwho hammered 102 in 1997
Joining a pair of explosive left-handers, Muthusamy’s performance is notable for its composure and endurance, providing South Africa with vital lower-order stability at a crucial time in the match.
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Cricket fans across platforms celebrated the milestone within minutes. Many called the blow one of the most daring by a South African batsman in recent years, especially in subcontinent conditions. Others applauded his temperament and praised the way he absorbed pressure and rebuilt the innings. Muthusamy’s humble celebration and loving hug with Jansen immediately went viral and symbolized the camaraderie within the South African camp.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Up a hundred! 💯
A maiden Test century for Senuran Muthusamy. 💥🇿🇦
A remarkable performance that showed an innings of courage, composure and complete control. 👏 pic.twitter.com/eR1aTK6Hze
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 23, 2025
A memorable first Test century for Senuran Muthusamy in Guwahati 👊#WTC27 | #INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/5B1PcNj4kk pic.twitter.com/1X2fhspUtS
— ICC (@ICC) November 23, 2025
HUNDRED BY SENURAN MUTHUSAMY.
– An exceptional century in Guwahati from Muthusamy against India. He has played a championship knock, his 10th first-class hundred. 👏💯 pic.twitter.com/bHngjr3EUX
— Sallu_TweetZ🐉 (@msdsalmaan007) November 23, 2025
101* in India ✅
88* in Pakistan ✅
68* in Bangladesh ✅Remember the name: Senuran Muthusamy 🫡#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/tIbYvAeOnt
— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) November 23, 2025
“Full control” full of doubts🤓 https://t.co/8I6auktBxc
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 22, 2025
HUNDRED BY SENURAN MUTHUSAMY.
– An exceptional century in Guwahati from Muthusamy against India. He has played a championship knock, his 10th first-class hundred. 👏💯 pic.twitter.com/bC0WnOH2IC
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 23, 2025
Day 2 lunch!
Good 2 sessions for the Proteas on day 2.
Very well done to Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen and Kyle Verreynne, who kept the scorecard ticking. After lunch we need another good session, we are done.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/6XbJ0B3etv
— Newton (@Newton_Offl_19) November 23, 2025
Rachin Ravindra in the NZ series Whitewash
Senuran Muthusamy in SA seriesWe are wounded by our own blood 💔 pic.twitter.com/mFZIwyvavI
— Jenil Modi (@Jenil1903) November 23, 2025
HUNDRED BY SENURAN MUTHUSAMY
Best performance in the Guwahati, India against pic.twitter.com/PZ519Cr5RG
— Sahil Singhadiya (@SahilSinghadiya) November 23, 2025
Senuran Muthusamy, who missed his 100 in the Pindi Test, scored 100 in the next Test against India.
• He came to bat at 201/5 and scored 100 at number 7 👏🏻
• These innings are similar to the innings in Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/BWDGkDCTG1
— Nawaz. (@Rnawaz0) November 23, 2025
MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED FOR SENURAN MUTHUSAMY 🚨
An exceptional century in Guwahati by Muthusamy against India. #INDvsSA#TestCricket #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/J97pB2cEQ4— prashant (@pr110009) November 23, 2025
Senuran Muthusamy marks his Test arrival in style with a brilliant maiden century for South Africa! 💯
The entire Proteas dressing room rises to a well-deserved standing ovation. #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/RV3ITQ7C3u— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit) November 23, 2025
First Test match 100 and 10th FC 100 for Senuran Muthusamy.
What an innings…Sent the match away from India. I don’t know why they picked Nitish Reddy if they don’t give him four overs.
Loading another home series whitewash.#IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/dlyBqsWPrl— Ragevendra Bharathi (@rb_bloggs) November 23, 2025
Congratulations to Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen for reaching a century (100 runs) and half-century (50 runs) respectively.
South Africa are currently 425/7 in the first inning #INDvsSA @ProteasMenCSA #TestCricket
— SibuExcel (@Sibu_Excel) November 23, 2025
🚨 HISTORY MAKER! 🚨
Senuran Muthusamy is only the third 🇿🇦 batsman EVER to hit a Test hundred of number 7 or below against India.
The elite list:
· Lance Klusener (1997)
· Quinton de Kock (2019)
· SENURAN MUTHUSAMY (2025) ✅What a monumental blow! 🙇♂️#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/eZn8os9oCu
— Rana Ahmed (@RanaAhmad056) November 23, 2025
Hundred against India in 2nd Test and 89 against Pakistan 😵💫 Senuran Muthusamy 💀 #INDvSA
Nightmare for India and Pakistan pic.twitter.com/jJkdGqxZpu— Arxy 🇦🇺 (@ArxySays) November 23, 2025
– One Hundred by Senuran Muthusamy.
– Fifty by Marco Jansen.– A Maiden Test century by South African all-rounder Muthusamy versus Team India superstars Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, Jadeja and Sundar in the 2nd Test in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/2qk2Pgv9cc
– HAND (@IMManu_18) November 23, 2025
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