IND vs SA 2nd Test, Pitch Report: How will the pitch be at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match: Team India suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa in Kolkata. The visitors have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead and will now look to put pressure on India in the second Test to secure a clean sweep.

India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Match Details:

• League: South Africa tour of India, 2025
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Date: November 22, 2025
• Start Time: 09:00 AM (IST)
• Teams: India vs South Africa

IND vs SA Match Previews

In the first Test, South Africa batted first and scored 159, with Markram and Rickelton putting on a solid 57-run partnership. After Mulder's 24, wickets fell steadily, with Bumrah dismissing him cheaply to take five crucial wickets.

India responded with 189, giving them a slim 30-run lead. KL Rahul's patient 39 and Sundar's solid 29 were key contributions, but the lower order faltered.

Bavuma's composed batting helped South Africa post 153 in the second innings, setting India a modest target of 124 on a difficult pitch. Chasing the series, India were put under pressure after Jensen's early wicket fell; Sundar put up a strong fight with 31, but Simon Harmer's four wickets bolstered the team, resulting in India being all out for 93.

South Africa displayed their strength in difficult conditions to win a thrilling, bowling-dominated match by 30 runs.

IND vs SA, Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report

SA vs IND 2nd Test Pitch Report: The pitch at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati for the IND vs SA match is typically batting-friendly, with a flat surface that produces ample runs. The pitch is made of red clay and has a light grass base, which provides a good contest between bat and ball. Morning moisture may help seam bowlers generate some swing and movement, especially since the match is scheduled to start at 9 am.

As the game progresses, spinners are expected to come into play from the third or fourth day, when the pitch will develop some grip and turn. The red clay base ensures good bounce and carry for fast bowlers, without any disturbance, making it a balanced surface for both pacers and spinners.

Here are the key Test cricket records and statistics of the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati

• This venue is relatively new to Test matches, with its first Test match scheduled for 2025.
• The pitch generally favors batsmen with consistent bounce and pace.
• The average first innings score in Tests hovers around 300, indicating good scoring conditions.
• The moisture and grass on the pitch favor fast bowlers initially.
• The venue offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with no significant bias observed so far.
• The ground has a seating capacity of approximately 40,000 and is equipped with floodlights for day-night matches.
• Recent matches have seen competitive performances, with good contributions from both batsmen and bowlers.

IND vs SA 2nd Test Playing 11

India (IND) Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant (wk & c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj

South Africa (SA) Playing 11: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj