IND vs SA 2nd Test 2025: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Venue & Live Telecast

IND vs SA 2nd Test: The Indian cricket team, which suffered a shocking defeat in the first Test, will look to level the series with a win in the second match. In the first Test played in Kolkata, South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, defeated India by 30 runs, marking their first Test win in India in 15 years. Chasing a target of 124, India collapsed for 93.

Visiting spinner Simon Harmer single-handedly dismantled the Indian batting order, taking 8 wickets for 20 runs. India will face South Africa in the second Test in Guwahati on Saturday. This will be the first Test to be played at the Barsapara Stadium. The match will be played half an hour earlier. India can draw the series 1-1 by winning this second Test.

IND vs SA: Pitch and weather play a key role

The pitch at the Barsapara Stadium is considered batting-friendly, favoring batsmen more than bowlers. However, since this will be the first Test played here, it is difficult to predict what the pitch will be like. The Barsapara Stadium is expected to be a balanced pitch for T20 and ODI matches. Fast bowlers may receive some assistance with the new ball in the early days.

Morning humidity and cool winds may aid swing and seam movement. The pitch is expected to dry out as the match progresses. Spin bowlers typically begin to find turn on Indian pitches from the third and fourth days. This could be the case in Guwahati as well.

Barsapara to become India's 30th Test venue

The first Test will be played at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, becoming India's 30th and the world's 124th Test venue. The stadium was completed in 2012, and the first international match was played there in 2017, a T20 match between India and Australia. The Indian team has played four T20 Internationals and two ODIs there so far.

The second Test, IND vs SA will begin at 9:00 am    

The second and final Test match of the series between India and South Africa will be played from November 22nd to 26th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This will be the first Test match at this venue. Due to the early sunrise and sunset in Guwahati, the match will start at 9:00 AM. Test matches in India usually start at 9:30 AM. The reason for the early tea break is that the sun sets early in Guwahati, allowing for an earlier start. This will be the first time the tea session has been rescheduled, as it will allow more playing time on the field.

Where to watch the match between India and South Africa?

The first Test between India and South Africa will be telecast live on the Star Sports network in India. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. You can also watch live coverage of the match on the Bhaskar app.

Probable Playing XI for both teams of India and South Africa

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Giorgi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch.

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