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 one historic win by 30 runs in the first Test in Kolkata. With the series on the line, India will be keen to bounce back while South Africa will look 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 pants will lead India and keep wickets, supported by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar PatelAnd Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. The pace attack will be there jasprit bumrah And Mohammed Sirajof Nitish Kumar Reddy also competing as an all-rounder in bowling. Young batsman Dhruv Jurel can also play for more solidity in the middle order.

South Africa will act Temba Bavuma as captain Aiden Markram, Ryan RickeltonAnd Waan Mulder under their main batsman. Their bowling attack is led by a spinner Simon Harmer And Keshav Maharajwhich troubled India in the first Test. Pacers Marco Jansen, and potential Success will add pace and resilience, complemented by all-rounders Corbin Bosch And Waan Mulder.

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Match Details

Date and time: November 21; 09:00 IST / 03:30 GMT
Location: 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 Field Report

Hosting its first Test match, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium features a red earth pitch with a light turf. The surface is expected to provide good balance for both batters and bowlers. Early moisture and some grass can help fast bowlers in the opening spells, while spinners are likely to take control from Day 3. The pitch is expected to bounce and turn as the game progresses, similar to the recently used Ahmedabad track, but with less grass. The Indian team management has requested a pitch that offers speed, bounce and spin, aiming for a competitive and durable surface rather than the rapid deterioration seen in the Kolkata Test.

Selections:

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

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