Guwahati, Nov. 24 -- Poor shot selection and temperament spoiled the hard work of the opening pair of half-centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, as three quick wickets just minutes before tea put India in a spot of bother during the second Test against South Africa at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday.

At the end of the session, India was 102/4, with skipper Rishabh Pant (6*) and Ravindra Jadeja (0*) unbeaten. They trail by 387 runs and risk being put to follow on. Despite a 65-run opening stand between Rahul and Jaiswal, India lost their way just minutes before lunch as Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel lost their wickets in a span of 20 balls.

India started the first session at 9/0, with Jaiswal (7*) and Rahul (2*...