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India vs South Africa Guwahati Test: South Africa's left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen expressed his delight with his team's performance, stating he was happy to have contributed to their success after his six-wicket haul bundled India out for 201 in the second Test at Guwahati.

Jansen's excellent all-round performance has put South Africa on the cusp of a historic series win in India. His six-wicket haul, including figures of 6-48, following his own first-innings score of 93, was instrumental in pushing India on the back foot.

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"The boys did a really good job today. I took most of the steam off last night. Today was just all about trying to do a job for the team, which I'm glad I did. There's obviously a nice pace and bounce in the wicket. Not a lot of nip or swing, a little bit here at the end," said Jansen to broadcasters at the end of day three's play, where South Africa ended with a lead of 314 runs.

"Once we saw there was a bit of bounce and better pace in the wicket, we tried to utilise that. I just want to be like you, Shaun (contributing in all departments). I really feel the spinners did a brilliant job and I'm just lucky to be the one who cashed in," he added.

He also praised spinners for thriving on a day when there wasn't much help on offer.

"Obviously, a good day for the chaps and for myself in particular. But I feel the spinners did a really good job when the ball wasn't moving as much and there was a dead period at some stage."

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"Who said we didn't fight hard? Like I said, there was a bit of pace and bounce in the wicket, which was nice. We did think we were probably going to field, or we were preparing to field, for at least two days," added Jansen.

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