Day 1 of the Guwahati Test saw India dominate South Africa with disciplined bowling. Kuldeep Yadav broke key partnerships, Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Temba Bavuma, and Mohammed Siraj struck late. Despite questions over field placements, Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj's seam attack kept the Proteas under pressure, restricting them to 247/6 and giving India a strong start heading into Day 2.