A thrilling multi-format series consisting of 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is is going to take place between India and South Africa. First match of the series was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 14 November 2025 and South Africa Won the 1st test by 30 runs hence took the 1-0 lead.
Match Details
- Match: India vs South Africa 2nd Test
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Guwahati, Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
- Start time: 9:00 AM IST
When & Where to Watch Live
The series will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioCinema / Disney+ Hotstar in India.
India’s Squad
Rishabh Pant (WK) (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy
South Africa’s Squad
Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi , Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
Probable Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant(c)(wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch.
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India vs South Africa Head-to-Head
- Total Matches Played: 43
- India Won: 15
- South Africa Won: 18
- Drawn: 10
Pitch Report and Toss Advice
The pitch at the venue in Guwahati (Barsapara Stadium) has the curators and coaches on the same page. They predict that batters will have an early time of it with the true bounce and carry of the pitch but at the same time, they are noting the signs of grass and red-soil that can be a boon for both fast and slow bowlers as the match wears on. The word is loud and clear: the toss winner may choose to put the opponent under pressure early and that could make the difference indeed.
Preview: What to Expect
Considering the World Test Championship rankings, the Indians will fight hard not to lose their home ground and thus want to bounce back, while the South African team will be eyeing nothing less than creating a tremendous occasion of winning a Test series in India for the first time.
The two teams have similar strengths; the batting line-up is very good and the bowling attacks are also very much effective. The Guwahati pitch will be giving pace and bounce during the first sessions, after which it would be turning slowly and gripping as the red-soil wicket gets worn out, thus creating, the first or second innings decision very crucial.
Written By:- Manjunath S