IND vs SA, 2nd Test Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between India and South Africa?
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 win in first Test in Kolkata. With the series on the line, India will be eager to bounce back, while South Africa aims to seal a rare Test series victory on Indian soil after 25 years.
India’s probable XI includes Yashasvi Jaiswal And KL Rahul as openers, with Sai Sudharsan should hit at number three. Rishabh pants will captain India and keep wickets, supported by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar PatelAnd Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. The rhythm attack will feature Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Sirajwith Nitish Kumar Reddy also in contention as a fast bowling all-rounder. Young batsman Dhruv Jurel can also play for added strength in the middle order.
South Africa will field Temba Bavuma as captain with Aiden Markram, Ryan RickeltonAnd Wian Mulder among their key hitters. Their bowling attack is spinner led Simon Harmer And Keshav Maharajwhich 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 IST / 3:30 GMT
- Place: 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 first Test match and has a red soil pitch with a light grass cover. The surface should provide good balance for both batters and bowlers. Early humidity and some grass could help the fast bowlers in the early overs, while the spinners are likely to take control from day three onwards. The pitch is expected to provide bounce and turns as the game progresses, similar to the Ahmedabad track used recently but with less grass. The Indian team management requested a pitch that offered pace, bounce and spin, aiming for a competitive and durable surface rather than the rapid deterioration seen during the Kolkata Test.
Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant (week/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 (week), 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 won the toss and batted first.
- India 1st round score: 345-355
- India 2sd heat score: 185-195
Case 2:
- South Africa won the toss and batted first.
- South Africa 1st round score: 300-300
- South Africa 2sd heat score: 170-180
Match result: The team bats first to win
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