Sat Nov 22 04:40:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
The final Test match of the India-South Africa series is set to begin on November 22nd at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This match is significant as it’s the first Test match hosted at this venue, making it India’s 30th Test center. India is currently trailing in the series 0-1, making this a crucial match. Historically, India has hosted 297 Test matches across 29 venues. Eden Gardens in Kolkata has hosted the most Test matches (43).
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Guwahati Debuts as India’s 30th Test Venue in Crucial Series Finale
Guwahati, Assam – The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is making history as it hosts its inaugural Test match, the final showdown of the India-South Africa series, starting on November 22nd. This marks the stadium as India’s 30th Test venue, adding a new chapter to the nation’s rich cricketing legacy.
With India trailing 0-1 in the series, this match is a must-win for the home team. The excitement is palpable in Assam, as locals eagerly anticipate witnessing top-tier international cricket on their home ground.
Prior to this match, India has hosted 297 Test matches across 29 different venues, all featuring the Indian team. The first-ever Test match in India was played in 1933 at the Mumbai Gymkhana Ground. While only nine venues have hosted more than 10 Test matches, several grounds, including Gandhi Stadium in Jalandhar and the Sector 16 Stadium in Chandigarh, haven’t seen international cricket in years.
Eden Gardens in Kolkata leads the pack with a staggering 43 Test matches hosted, followed by the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (36) and the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai (35). The addition of Barsapara to the list signifies the continued growth and expansion of cricket in India. Will Guwahati become a prominent fixture on the Test match circuit? Only time will tell.
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