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 Pateland Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. The pace attack will feature jasprit bumrah and Mohammed Sirajwith 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 Rickeltonand Wian Mulder among their key batter. Their bowling attack is led by spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharajwho troubled India in the first Test. Pacers Marco Jansen, and potentially Good luck will add pace and bounce, complemented by all-rounders Corbin Bosch and Wian 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 JadejaDhruv 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 vs SA, 2nd Test: Match Prediction

Case 1:

• India wins the toss and bats first.
• India 1^st innings score: 345-355
• India 2^nd innings score: 185-195

Case 2:

• South Africa wins the toss and bats first.
• South Africa 1^st innings score: 300-300
• South Africa 2^nd innings score: 170-180

Match result: Team batting first to win