New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- Tristan Stubbs missed on a well-deserved maiden hundred on Indian soil after the South African batter fell short by just six runs in the ongoing second encounter against India at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Batting at no.3, Stubbs forged two huge partnerships to lead South Africa to 260/5 in the second innings before skipper Temba Bavuma declared.

With Tony de Zorzi, Stubbs put on 101 runs in 160 balls for the fourth wicket and went on to add another 82 runs off 122 balls with Wiaan Mulder for the fifth wicket. With a 288-run lead in the first innings, the Proteas set a daunting target of 549 runs for India to win the game.

The right-hander, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), wa...