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The South Africa tour of India 2025 began with the 1st Test on November 14 at Eden Gardens, where South Africa claimed a hard-fought win where they defeated India by 30 runs.
Shubman Gill ruled out of 2nd test due to neck injury and in his absence Risabh Pant was named captain, only the 2nd keeper batsman to captain Indian test side after Dhoni.
By the end of day 4 India is down 2 wickets and scored 27 runs, they need 522 runs to win the match. South Africa has dominated the day again where they declared at 260/5 with a lead of 548 runs.
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day-Wise Highlights –
Day 1 –
South Africa started their first Innings with a quick fire start and they manage to score 247 with the loss of 6 wickets by then end of the day. Here are the top performers of Day 1 –
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | Scored 49 Runs |
| Temba Bavuma | South Africa | Scored 41 Runs |
| Kuldeep Yadav | India | Took 3 Wickets |
Day 2 –
South Africa continued from 247 runs and with the help of Senuran Muthusamy’s 109 and Marco Jansen’s 93, they managed to score 489 in the first innings. India started their first innings slowly and by the end of day 2 they scored 6 runs without a loss of a wicket.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Senuran Muthusamy | South Africa | Scored 109 Runs |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | Scored 93 Runs |
| Kuldeep Yadav | India | Took 4 Wickets |
Day 3 –
India started their first inning from 6 runs, both KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 65 runs for the first wicket but after the wickets of KL Rahul and Jaiswal, Indian batters could not hold their ground and got all out at 201. South Africa started their 2nd innings and scored 28 runs without loss by the end of day 3.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | Scored 58 Runs |
| Washington Sundar | India | Scored 48 Runs |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | Took 6 Wickets |
| Simon Harmer | South Africa | Took 3 Wickets |
Day 4 –
South Africa began their with 28 runs and both opener scored slowly but they lost their 3 wickets at just 77 runs but then Tristan Stubbs and Tony De Zorzi added 100 runs for 4th wickets before the end of the day they declared their innings at 260 giving India a massive target of 549. India is already struggling since they lost their both openers by the end of the day and now they are at 27 runs with 2 wickets.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | Scored 94 Runs |
| Tony De Zorzi | South Africa | Scored 49 Runs |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | Took 4 Wickets |
India vs South Africa 1st Test Match: Highlights & Facts
| Team | Innings | Score | Overs | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1st Innings | 159 all out | 55 ov | Markram 31, Rickelton 23, Mulder 24 • Bumrah 5/27, Kuldeep 2/36 |
| India | 1st Innings | 189 all out | 62.2 ov | Rahul 39, Washington 29, Pant 27 • Jansen 3/35, Harmer 4/30 |
| South Africa | 2nd Innings | 153 all out | 54 ov | Bavuma 55*, Corbin Bosch 25 • Jadeja 4/50, Kuldeep 2/30 |
| India | 2nd Innings | 93 all out | 35 ov | Washington 31, Axar 26 • Harmer 4/21, Maharaj 2/37 |
- Result: South Africa won by 30 runs
- Player of the Match: Simon Harmer
South Africa’s first innings shifted quickly as Bumrah tore through the top and lower order with movement, sharp yorkers and relentless accuracy, supported by Kuldeep and Siraj’s timely breakthroughs.
India replied with brief resistance from Rahul and Washington but kept losing wickets in clusters. Bavuma’s gritty second-innings fifty set up a tricky chase, and Harmer’s incisive spell on a turning surface triggered India’s collapse, sealing a memorable 30-run win for the visitors.
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs RSA, 2nd Test |
| Series | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Date | November 22, Saturday |
| Time | 09:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
South Africa Tour of India 2025 Squad
India and South Africa have announced their squad for the test series.
India Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk & vc), Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav
Note: Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from the squad for the first test in Kolkata to play unofficial ODIs against South Africa A. He will join the second test held in Guwahati.
South Africa Squad
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 (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk)
Pitch Report of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Pacers will get assistance from the black surface, whereas spinners will dominate the game in later phases.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Typically a balanced pitch made of black cotton soil. Early assistance to seamers, but spinners can get some turn later in the game. |
| Batting Assistance | Good for top-order batsmen initially. The second innings can be tricky due to assistance to spinners. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seam bowlers get early movement with the new ball due to the moist outfield. Spinners gain grip and turn in the later stages of the match. Reverse swing is possible as the ball gets older. |
| Ground Dimension | Moderate ground size with 64 m square boundaries and 71 m straight boundaries. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Toss is important, as chasing in the 4th inning is a tough task on the 5th day. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 28°C, a favourable condition for players. |
| Weather | Fans will enjoy a full 5-day test with good sunny rays. |
| Precipitation | There will be no rain during the match. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 43%, which won’t impact the match. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 10 km/h. |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In Test Matches
India and South Africa have faced each other 44 times in the Test matches. Out of 44 occasions, the Indian team defeated South Africa 16 times, while South Africa has won only 18.
| Total Matches Played | 45 |
| India Won | 16 |
| South Africa Won | 19 |
| Draw | 10 |
Winning and Toss Odds For India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match
Since India will play this series on their home grounds, betting platforms are offering the higher returns on South Africa’s win.
| Platform | India Win Odds | South Africa Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (South Africa) | 1st Inning Lead Odds (India) | 1st Inning Lead Odds (South Africa) | 2nd Innings Lead Odds (India) | 2nd Innings Lead Odds (South Africa) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 2.05 | 1.88 | 1.95 | 1.75 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.95 | Balanced odds for win and toss bets |
| Stake | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2 | 1.7 | 2.05 | 1.75 | 2 | Good for match winner bets |
| BetVibe | 1.72 | 2.38 | 1.83 | 1.97 | 1.82 | 2.01 | 1.79 | 1.98 | Enhanced liquidity for innings lead |
| 4RABET | 1.85 | 2.05 | 1.9 | 1.99 | 1.78 | 2.02 | 1.8 | 1.94 | Competitive odds with bonuses |
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Key Players to Watch
Here are the key players for the 2nd Test Match between India and South Africa.
| Player Name | Test Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (IND) | Crisis man of India, 3427 runs in 47 Test matches at an average of 44.50. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 226 wickets in 50 matches at an economy of 2.78 with 15 five-wicket haul. |
| Temba Bavuma (RSA) | 3708 runs in 64 matches at an average of 38.22. |
| Wiaan Mulder (RSA) | 1170 runs and 38 wickets in 22 test matches, with the highest score of 367*. |
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