India and South Africa are set to face off in the 2nd Test of the 2025 series from Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM IST (4:00 AM GMT), with the toss at 8:30 AM IST.
India and South Africa meet in the 2nd Test of the 2025 series in Guwahati with South Africa 1–0 up after their 30‑run win on a raging turner in Kolkata. India are under pressure to level the series and protect a long home streak, while South Africa are chasing a rare Test series win in India.
Batting: India’s top order must respond after repeated low scores; the line‑up is young and left‑hand heavy, which makes them vulnerable to Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj if they bowl long spells again.
Leadership and balance: With Shubman Gill out injured, Rishabh Pant leads a side that leans on all‑rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel to deepen both batting and spin, but the lack of an experienced right‑handed middle‑order bat is a tactical concern.
Bowling strength: Even without Kagiso Rabada, South Africa’s attack looks settled, built around Harmer’s control, Maharaj’s experience, and Marco Jansen’s bounce and left‑arm angle, all of which troubled India in Kolkata.
The Barsapara surface in Guwahati is expected to be better for batting than Eden Gardens, with the ball coming on more normally early before turning as the game moves into days three and four.
IND vs SA Match Details
- Match: 2nd Test Match
- Teams: India vs South Africa 2nd Test
- Date: 22 November 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM 3:30 AM GMT / 9:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
IND vs SA Live Streaming Info
The 2nd Test Match between India vs South Africa is scheduled for November 22, 2025. This T20 match is at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
On TV: The match is available free on DD Sports if you have a DD Free Dish connection; this lets you watch the game without any extra subscription fee.
On apps/sites: Live streaming is officially on JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (as per current rights), but these usually require at least a basic mobile or bundled plan; full live action is not generally free, though highlights are often available at no cost after the match.
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd Test match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa: 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.