Sun Nov 23 04:20:00 UTC 2025: South Africa Holds Strong on Day 2 of Guwahati Test, India Faces Series Defeat Threat

Guwahati, India – South Africa continued to build a solid first innings total on Day 2 of the second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, reaching beyond 270 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne are currently at the crease, looking to further extend their team’s advantage.

After winning the first Test in Kolkata by 30 runs, South Africa leads the two-match series 1-0. India needs a victory in this match to level the series.

The first day saw a competitive battle, with South African batsmen putting up runs while Indian bowlers managed to take crucial wickets. Aiden Markram (38), Ryan Rickelton (35), Tristan Stubbs (49) and captain Temba Bavuma (41) all contributed to the South African score. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming three wickets.

Fall of Wickets (South Africa First Innings): 1-82, 2-82, 3-166, 4-187, 5-201, 6-246

India made two changes to their playing XI for this crucial match, replacing Shubman Gill with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel with Sai Sudharsan. South Africa brought in Senuran Muthusamy in place of Corbin Bosch, opting for a spin-heavy attack with three spinners in the lineup.

India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj.

This is the first-ever Test match being held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Head-to-Head Record:

  • Overall: Matches: 45, India Won: 16, South Africa Won: 19, Draws: 10
  • In India: Matches: 20, India Won: 11, South Africa Won: 6, Draws: 3

With South Africa in a strong position, India faces an uphill battle to avoid a series defeat. The pressure is on the Indian bowlers to restrict the South African innings and for the batsmen to deliver a strong response.

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