The second Test match featuring India and South Africa is scheduled to take place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, from November 22nd to 26th, 2025. South Africa is currently ahead in the two-match series by 1-0 following a significant 30-run victory during the initial Test held in Kolkata. Given the stakes of the series, India will be aiming to make a strong recovery, while South Africa will strive to secure a rare Test series triumph on Indian soil after a span of 25 years.
India’s anticipated playing XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul taking on the roles of openers, with Sai Sudharsan expected to take the number three batting position. Rishabh Pant will be the captain for India as well as the wicket-keeper, accompanied by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin bowling roles. The pace attack will likely include Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, and Nitish Kumar Reddy is potentially in consideration as an all-rounder who can contribute with pace bowling. The young batsman Dhruv Jurel might also participate to give the middle order more resilience.
South Africa will have Temba Bavuma as their captain, and their key batters include Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Wiaan Mulder. Spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, who presented challenges for India in the first Test, will lead their bowling attack. Pacers such as Marco Jansen, and possibly Lungi Ngidi will add both pace and bounce, along with all-rounders Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder.
IND versus SA, 2nd Test: Match Details
- Date and Time: November 21st; 09:00 am Indian Standard Time / 3:30 am Greenwich Mean Time
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
IND versus SA, Head-to-Head Record (Test)
Matches Played: 44 | India won: 16 | South Africa won: 18 | No results: 10
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Evaluation
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is set to host its first-ever Test match, featuring a pitch made of red soil with a light covering of grass. The surface is anticipated to provide an even playing field for both batters and bowlers. The presence of early moisture and some grass could be beneficial to fast bowlers in the initial overs, while spinners are expected to gain dominance from the third day onwards. The pitch is projected to deliver both bounce and turn as the game progresses, bearing similarity to the Ahmedabad track that was recently used, but with less grass. The Indian team management has requested a pitch that supports pace, bounce, and spin, with the goal of achieving a competitive and durable surface, as opposed to the rapid deterioration observed 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
IND versus SA, 2nd Test: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- India is successful in the toss and chooses to bat first.
- India 1st innings score: 345-355
- India 2nd innings score: 185-195
Scenario 2:
- South Africa is successful in the toss and chooses to bat first.
- South Africa 1st innings score: 300-300
- South Africa 2nd innings score: 170-180
Match result: Team that bats first to emerge as the winner
