Overview:
This is India’s third assignment in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship. With a PCT of 54.17, Team India is placed third. From 8 Tests, India have won 4 (D1 L3). On the other hand, WTC 2023-25 champions South Africa are playing their 2nd series of the ongoing cycle. Before this, they drew 1-1 against Pakistan away.
The Indian cricket team gears up for the 2nd clash of the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting November 22. The match is set to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India come into this clash on the back of a dismal 30-run defeat at Eden Gardens in the 1st Test where they failed to chase down a target of 124.
This is India’s third assignment in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship. With a PCT of 54.17, Team India are placed fourth. From 8 Tests, India have won 4 (D1 L3). On the other hand, WTC 2023-25 champions South Africa are playing their 2nd series of the ongoing cycle. Before this, they drew 1-1 against Pakistan away.
India are up for a severe test against Temba Bauma-led South Africa. The Proteas’ stellar show in Kolkata was nothing short of extraordinary.
India squad for the Guwahati Test
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy.
South Africa squad for the India Tests
Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.
India and South Africa have featured in 45 Test matches. India have won 16 matches compared to the Proteas’ 19. 10 matches have been drawn.
India probable XI for the match against South Africa
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa probable XI for the match against India
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer.
The 2nd Test will start at 9:00 am IST on November 22.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati & Key Details of the Stadium
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, is located in North East India. Established in 2012, the stadium can host around 40000 people. On November 4, 2012, the East Zone Senior Women’s Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha became the first match to be played at the ground. In October 2017, the stadium hosted its first T20I match between India and Australia (men’s). In 2018, the 1st ODI was played here.
The stadium has also played host to 3 Women’s T20Is and recently played a part in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Notably, no Test matches have been played here and the India vs South Africa clash will be the first affair.
What is the Pitch like at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?
The wicket will be expected to find joy for pacers early on with even bounce and carry. Batsmen will be in the picture as far as their value of shots are concerned. From Day 3 onwards, spinners will have a more prominent role to play. The red soil surface will also aid reverse swing for pace bowlers. Scoring runs here will be much easier compared to that of Eden Gardens. Whichever side handles the surface well will have an advantage.
Key Stats & Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
As many as 5 matches were played here in this stadium during the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. Teams batting first won three matches.
In men’s ODIs, only 2 matches have been played here. Meanwhile, 4 T20I matches have been played here in Men’s T20Is.
The average first innings run rate for teams batting first in the recently concluded Women’s World Cup reads 4.54 from 5 matches. This drops to 3.96 for teams batting 2nd.
IND vs SA: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
According to the forecast, the weather for the second Test seems ideal for cricket. It’s predicted to be sunny, with clear skies. The highest temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius, and the lowest 16 degrees Celsius. The chance of rainfall is low – only around 15 per cent.
India vs South Africa: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
All things considered, Guwahati is likely to offer a good balanced wicket with spinners coming into the fray as the ball gets older. South Africa will start as favourites given India’s poor show against spin. India are also set to ring in changes whereas the Proteas will opt for the same team that beat India in Kolkata.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
What is the pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The wicket will be expected to find joy for pacers early on with even bounce and carry. Batsmen will be in the picture as far as their value of shots are concerned. From Day 3 onwards, spinners will have a more prominent role to play. The red soil surface will also aid reverse swing for pace bowlers. Scoring runs here will be much easier compared to that of Eden Gardens. Whichever side handles the surface well will have an advantage.
What is India and SA’s record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?
The two teams will play the first ever Test match at this venue.