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Summary:

The second Test match of the series between India and South Africa has begun in Guwahati. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat. They had a good opening partnership which was broken by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. India made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Nitish Reddy and Sai Sudarshan, while South Africa brought in Senuran Muthusamy. India lost the first test match by 30 runs.

News Article:

South Africa Opts to Bat in Guwahati Test; India Makes Two Changes After Series Opener Loss

Guwahati, November 22nd – The second Test match between India and South Africa commenced today at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, marking the first Test ever held at this venue. South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first.

The Proteas got off to a solid start, with openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton forming a half-century partnership. However, Jasprit Bumrah broke through, dismissing Markram for 38. Kuldeep Yadav struck soon after the tea break, sending Rickelton back to the pavilion for 35. At time of writing, Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma are the not out batsmen.

India has made two changes to its playing XI following their 30-run defeat in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Nitish Reddy replaces Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudarshan comes in for Axar Patel. South Africa made one change, bringing in spinner Senuran Muthusamy for Corbin Bosch, bolstering their spin attack with three spinners, including Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer.

Playing XI:

  • India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Sai Sudarshan, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
  • South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Vian Mulder, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj

This Test match represents a chance for India to level the series, while South Africa looks to build on their victory in Kolkata.

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