India walk into Guwahati knowing they are already in a mess of their own making. A 30-run defeat in Kolkata has put them one loss away from dropping a second home Test series in a row, something nobody expected even a year ago. And now they must try to fix everything on a ground hosting its first-ever Test. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is set to become India’s 30th Test venue.
The build-up has been just as uneasy. Shubman Gill is out with a neck injury, which hands Rishabh Pant the captaincy at the worst possible moment. However, a big moment for him. The batting unit is under fire after folding for 93 at Eden Gardens, South Africa have all the momentum under Temba Bavuma, and even the match timings have been tweaked. Because of Guwahati’s early sunset, tea will come before lunch, and the Test starts earlier than usual.
Match Details: India vs South Africa 2nd Test
- Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test
- Date: Saturday, November 22
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Start Time: 9:00 AM IST
- Toss: 8:30 AM IST
- Format: Test (Day game, special session timings)
- Series: South Africa lead 1–0
Session Timings of IND vs SA 2nd Test
- 1st Session: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Tea: 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
- 2nd Session: 11:20 AM – 1:20 PM
- Lunch: 1:20 PM – 2:00 PM
- 3rd Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App + Website) |
| Match Start Time | 9:00 AM IST |
| Toss Time | 8:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
