The 2nd Test match between India and South Africa will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, from November 22 to 26, 2025. South Africa leads the two-match series 1-0 after a historic 30-run victory in the first Test at Kolkata. With the series on the line, India will be eager to bounce back, while South Africa aim to seal a rare Test series win on Indian soil after 25 years.
India’s likely playing XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul as openers, with Sai Sudharsan expected to bat at number three. Rishabh Pant will captain India and keep wickets, supported by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. The pace attack will feature Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, with Nitish Kumar Reddy also in contention as a pace bowling all-rounder. Young batsman Dhruv Jurel may also play for added solidity in the middle order.
South Africa will field Temba Bavuma as captain with Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Wiaan Mulder among their key batter. Their bowling attack is led by spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, who troubled India in the first Test. Pacers Marco Jansen, and potentially Lungi Ngidi will add pace and bounce, complemented by all-rounders Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder.
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Match Details
- Date and Time: November 21; 09:00 am IST / 3:30 am GMT
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
IND vs SA, Head-to-Head Record (Test)
Matches Played: 44 | India won: 16 | South Africa won: 18 | No results: 10
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is hosting its maiden Test match and features a red-soil pitch with a light grass cover. The surface is expected to offer a good balance for both batters and bowlers. Early moisture and some grass could assist fast bowlers in the opening spells, while spinners are likely to take control from Day 3 onwards. The pitch is expected to provide bounce and turn as the game progresses, similar to the Ahmedabad track used recently but with less grass. The Indian team management has requested a pitch that offers pace, bounce, and spin, aiming for a competitive and lasting surface rather than the quick deterioration seen in the Kolkata Test.
Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Akash Deep
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Zubayr Hamza, Senuran Muthusamy, Dewald Brevis
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IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India wins the toss and bats first.
- India 1st innings score: 345-355
- India 2nd innings score: 185-195
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first.
- South Africa 1st innings score: 300-300
- South Africa 2nd innings score: 170-180
Match result: Team batting first to win
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