“What a player” - Twitter reacts as Senuran Muthusamy decimates Jasprit Bumrah & Co. to hit maiden Test ton

South Africa all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy finally got the moment he had been waiting for as he smashed his maiden Test century in style in the ongoing second and final Test against India on Day 2 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Senuran Muthusamy reached the milestone with two runs off Mohammed Siraj. The Indian pacer bowled a short delivery outside the off stump, and the Proteas star quickly moved onto his back foot, timed the shot beautifully, and placed it right into the gap near sweeper cover.

Senuran Muthusamy smashes maiden Test century in IND vs SA Test

The moment he saw the ball rolling into open space, Muthusamy sprinted hard and completed the two runs that took him to the magical three-figure mark for the first ever time in Tests. As soon as he knew he had done it, Muthusamy lifted his right hand in excitement.

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A huge smile across his face highlighted his pure relief and pure happiness of reaching that milestone. Inside the dressing room, South African players and support staff clapped loudly and celebrated the all-rounder’s achievement against India.

Senuran Muthusamy and South Africa script rare history in Guwahati Test

With this century, Muthusamy has scripted the history for South Africa. The left-handed batter became only the third South African player to score a Test hundred while batting at No. 7 or lower against India. Before him, only Quinton de Kock, who scored a classy 111 in Visakhapatnam in 2019, and Lance Klusener, who hammered an unbeaten 102 in Cape Town way back in 1997, did the same.

After Muthusamy’s century, Marco Jansen also smashed fifty before the lunch break on Day 2 in Guwahati. With this, South Africa created a rare history against India. For the first time ever, two South African batters from No. 7 or lower scored 50+ runs in the same innings against India.

In fact, in the last 13 years, only one other touring side has managed something similar in India, and that is England when Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid both crossed fifty at Chepauk Stadium in 2016. With this milestone, South Africa’s lower order showed just how strongly they can fight back, even against one of the toughest bowling attacks in world cricket.

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Here's how fans celebrated Senuran Muthusamy's century:

Hundred up! 💯

A maiden Test century for Senuran Muthusamy. 💥🇿🇦

A remarkable performance showcasing an innings of grit, composure, and complete control. 👏 pic.twitter.com/eR1aTK6Hze

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 23, 2025

- 101* in India ✅
- 88* in Pakistan ✅
- 68* in Bangladesh ✅

REMEMBER THE NAME, SENURAN MUTHUSAMY 🫡 pic.twitter.com/y1Bl5mPcEF

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2025

🚨 MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL HUNDRED FOR SENURAN MUTHUSAMY 🚨

- What a ridiculous Hundred against a bowling unit of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, Siraj & Jadeja in India. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/DmQskTBH86

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2025

THE SPECIALIST FOR ASIA, SENURAN MUTHUSAMY 👌 pic.twitter.com/PHRctvXT95

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2025

Lunch Time! 🍛
What’s happening with #IndianCricket - off day for us or is SA just playing too good?
Will they actually cross 500+? 🤔
Indian fans, explain this please! 🇮🇳🔥

South Africa vs India, 2nd Test
SA 428/7 (137 ov)
Senuran Muthusamy* 107(203)
Marco Jansen 51(57)…

— Freedom 🇳🇵🇦🇺 (@Millyonic) November 23, 2025

South Africa's No.7, Senuran Muthusamy scores a hundred against the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav etc.... 🔥

He is a proper specialist batting all-rounder for South Africa, no doubt. 🇿🇦✨#SenuranMuthusamy #INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/BolNTE54Ao

— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) November 23, 2025

🏏 What a moment for Senuran Muthusamy! First Test hundred in India - pure class and control. South African all-rounder writing his legacy, bridging cultures with every run! 💥🇿🇦 https://t.co/4KrPmjFUCv

— Saif Uddin (@Saif_Uddin_tips) November 23, 2025

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Provided the much needed impetus the innings needed after Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne’s dogged rescuing act this morning.

— Linda olind'ozilindayo (@NdinguMandla) November 23, 2025

SENURAN MUTHUSAMY !! Thrashing an Indian bowling attack like it’s a walk in the park 👏#SAvsIND

— Prabath🇱🇰 (@Prabathkv96) November 23, 2025

Maiden test hundred by SENURAN MUTHUSAMY.
Perfect test knock, showed character and will to play longer format.
Is SA forcing a draw by Playing longer. They would be happy to win seriesbm 1-0. #TeamIndia have play aggressive to win this test now.#IndvsSa#IndvsRSA #JioHotstar

— Tarun Sharma (@tarunsharma2006) November 23, 2025

Senuran Muthusamy

- His father and mother from India

- Playing for South Africa

- South Africa's All-Rounder

- He scored runs in the Test series against Pakistan.

- He’s scoring runs now in India as well.

- Senuran Muthusamy last 2 Test batting innings:

89* vs Pakistan… pic.twitter.com/aJ2pGnX9bj

— Phenomenal 🐐 (@iambashith) November 23, 2025

South Africa dominating Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Guwahati! Senuran Muthusamy shines with a maiden century 💯.

India's bowling struggling to find breakthroughs. Pitch starting to show its teeth—can India fight back or will South Africa seal the series?#INDvsSA#TestCricket pic.twitter.com/DkXvBj612w

— Amit Dabas (@cricketandphoto) November 23, 2025

Senuran Muthusamy - pic.twitter.com/NDfFYuKXax

— Satired Out ! (@Satired_Out) November 23, 2025

Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen #INDVSA | #WTC27 | #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/9v7R43cMxq

— Megha (मेघा) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927) November 23, 2025

Senuran Muthusamy survives twice, puts South Africa in a strong position in Guwahati

The Proteas star has been batting brilliantly and hardly making any errors in Guwahati. However, India had two real chances to dismiss Muthusamy, but luck was on his side, and he is making sure to take his side on the dominant position in the ongoing final Test in Guwahati.

The first opportunity came when the 31-year-old was given out leg-before, but UltraEdge showed a tiny spike that saved him off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling. The second opportunity arrived when Muthusamy tried to play a hook shot against Jasprit Bumrah, but the top edge didn’t carry and dropped safely in front of fine leg.

At the lunch break, South Africa’s current score reads 428/7.