IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Playing XI: India and South Africa are set to lock horns today in Guwahati in the second Test, with both sides having arrived at the venue after a three-day finish in Kolkata. India are chasing a series-levelling win after a 30-run defeat, while South Africa look to secure the two-match series.
The opening Test saw both teams bowled out in all four innings without reaching 200, a rare occurrence in India’s red-ball history. Strong spells from Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, along with a steady half-century from Temba Bavuma, shaped South Africa’s win. India’s chase of 124 fell short, becoming their second-lowest failed pursuit in Tests.
With the series at stake, India have handed the captaincy to Rishabh Pant as Shubman Gill is released to recover from a neck injury. South Africa, coming into the game without Kagisa Rabada, will look to continue with the winning group with no expected changes.
India’s line-up shifts after Gill’s exit
India will be led by Rishabh Pant after regular skipper Shubman Gill was released from the squad to recover from a neck injury. Gill, who missed the first Test and later travelled to Guwahati, will not take further part in the series.
The team is expected to continue with a mix of experienced bowlers and young batters. Changes in the middle order remain possible depending on pitch conditions.
India vs South Africa: Probable Playing 11 for today
India’s Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa’s Predicted XI: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch/Lungi Ngidi, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj
IND vs SA: Match-Day Details
The match will begin at 9 am after the toss at 8.30 am. The ceremony includes national anthems, signing of stadium portraits by both captains, and the presentation of a gold coin crafted for the venue’s first Test.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia will ring the bell to start play, while dignitaries including Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend.
The opening Test saw both teams bowled out in all four innings without reaching 200, a rare occurrence in India’s red-ball history. Strong spells from Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, along with a steady half-century from Temba Bavuma, shaped South Africa’s win. India’s chase of 124 fell short, becoming their second-lowest failed pursuit in Tests.
With the series at stake, India have handed the captaincy to Rishabh Pant as Shubman Gill is released to recover from a neck injury. South Africa, coming into the game without Kagisa Rabada, will look to continue with the winning group with no expected changes.
India’s line-up shifts after Gill’s exit
India will be led by Rishabh Pant after regular skipper Shubman Gill was released from the squad to recover from a neck injury. Gill, who missed the first Test and later travelled to Guwahati, will not take further part in the series.The team is expected to continue with a mix of experienced bowlers and young batters. Changes in the middle order remain possible depending on pitch conditions.
India vs South Africa: Probable Playing 11 for today
India’s Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed SirajSouth Africa’s Predicted XI: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch/Lungi Ngidi, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj
IND vs SA: Match-Day Details
The match will begin at 9 am after the toss at 8.30 am. The ceremony includes national anthems, signing of stadium portraits by both captains, and the presentation of a gold coin crafted for the venue’s first Test.BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia will ring the bell to start play, while dignitaries including Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend.
