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), was finally dismissed for 94 off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Trying to slog-sweep the Indian left-arm off-spinner, Stubbs missed the line of the delivery only to see his off-stump shattered.

He played 180 balls for his 94, studded with nine fours and one six.Trying to slog-sweep the Indian left-arm off-spinner, Stubbs missed the line of the delivery only to see his off-stump shattered.

He played 180 balls for his 94, studded with nine fours and one six.