India vs South Africa 2nd Test is being played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Batting first, South Africa scored 489 runs, but the batsmen of the Indian team flopped badly in the first innings. Captain Rishabh Pant (7) was out playing an irresponsible shot, while Sai Sudarshan (15), Dhruv Jurel (15), Ravindra Jadeja (6) also returned to the pavilion cheaply. Meanwhile, Karun Nair shared a cryptic message, on which Ashwin also reacted.

In the Guwahati Test, Team India’s 7th wicket fell at the score of 122. It must be good for Washington Sundar, who scored 48 runs, otherwise it would have been difficult to reach the total score of 150. Sundar hit 2 fours and 1 six in this innings played in 92 balls. Of course, Kuldeep Yadav scored only 19 runs, but he faced 134 balls. This is much more than the total of balls played by Pant, Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jadeja. On Monday, when Team India’s innings was going on, experienced player Karun Nair posted a cryptic message on X.

What did Karun Nair write?

Karun Nair wrote on his Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin also shared a laughing emoji on this post of Nair.

Some conditions carry a feel you know by heart — and the silence of not being out there adds its own sting.

— Karun Nair (@karun126) November 24, 2025

Karun Nair was selected in the Test team on the England tour this year after 8 years, however, after poor performance there, he was dropped from the Test team. He was not selected in the Test team against West Indies and then South Africa at home.

Karun Nair’s international career

33-year-old Karun Nair has played 10 Test and 2 ODI matches for India. In this he has scored 579 and 46 runs respectively. His highest score in Test is 303 runs, which he made against England in 2016.

गुवाहाटी टेस्ट में पहले दिन का खेल खत्म होने तक दक्षिण अफ्रीका ने 6 विकेट के नुकसान पर 247 रन बना लिए हैं. दक्षिण अफ्रीका ने टॉस जीतकर पहले बल्लेबाजी चुनी थी. तीसरे सेशन में भारतीय टीम ने 81वें ओवर में नई गेंद ली थी, यह रणनीति कारगर भी रही क्योंकि अगले ही ओवर में मोहम्मद सिराज ने विकेट चटका दिया. अभी अफ्रीका के लिए सेनुरन मुथुस्वामी और काइल वेरेयिन क्रीज पर डटे हुए हैं.

दक्षिण अफ्रीका के लगभग सभी बल्लेबाजों को बैटिंग में अच्छी शुरुआत मिली, लेकिन कोई भी बड़ी पारी नहीं खेल पाया. एडन मार्करम और रायन रिकल्टन ने 82 रनों की सलामी साझेदारी की. मगर मार्करम और रिकल्टन, दोनों बल्लेबाज 3 गेंदों के भीतर आउट हो गए. इसके बाद टेम्बा बावुमा और ट्रिस्टन स्टब्स ने 84 रनों की पार्टनरशिप कर अपनी टीम को मजबूत स्थिति में ला खड़ा किया.

तीसरे सेशन में टीम इंडिया की वापसी

दूसरे सेशन तक दक्षिण अफ्रीका ने 2 विकेट के नुकसान पर 156 रन बना लिए थे. मगर तीसरे सेशन में भारतीय गेंदबाजों ने जोरदार वापसी की. तीसरे सेशन में 26.5 ओवर गेंदबाजी करते हुए 92 रन दिए और 3 बहुमूल्य विकेट भी चटकाए. जहां पहले 2 सेशन में भारतीय गेंदबाज सिर्फ 2 विकेट ले पाए थे, वहीं आखिरी सेशन में टीम ने 3 विकेट झटके. अब दूसरे दिन की सुबह भारतीय टीम दक्षिण अफ्रीका की पारी को 300 रनों से कम स्कोर पर समेटना चाहेगी.

कुलदीप यादव ने कुल 3 विकेट लिए. वो गुवाहाटी टेस्ट में पहले दिन भारत के सबसे सफल गेंदबाज रहे. उनके अलावा जसप्रीत बुमराह, मोहम्मद सिराज और रवींद्र जडेजा ने एक-एक विकेट लिया. बताते चलें कि गुवाहाटी का बारसपारा स्टेडियम पहली बार किसी टेस्ट मैच की मेजबानी कर रहा है. पहले दिन दक्षिण अफ्रीका के लिए सबसे ज्यादा रन बनाने वाले बल्लेबाज ट्रिस्टन स्टब्स रहे, जिन्होंने 49 रनों की पारी खेली.

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India vs South Africa 2nd Test will start from Saturday, 22nd November. Team India is trailing 0-1 in the series. Many questions were raised on the Eden Gardens pitch, after which all eyes are on Guwahati. After seeing the pitch here, the bowling coach of the visiting team, Pete Botha, has given a big statement. He said that if there is a turn here like in Kolkata, then Simon Harmer will become dangerous.

Bowling coach Botha also did not rule out the possibility of Kagiso Rabada playing in the second test. However, Rabada did not participate in the practice session on Thursday. Let us tell you that the dangerous bowler did not play even in Kolkata due to injury to his ribs during practice.

Botha said, “We are keeping an eye on Kagiso Rabada, a final decision will be taken in the next 24 hours.” Let us tell you that for the first time a Test match is going to be held in Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

What did the coach say about the pitch of Guwahati Stadium?

Regarding the pitch of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Pete Botha said, “We were told that the pitch here is suitable for batting. But whether we keep grass on it or not, it will make a lot of difference. There are two days left, so it has to be seen whether we will see turn here before time.”

South Africa’s bowling coach is hopeful that off-spinner Simon Harmer will prove to be a match winner in the second test as well. Let us tell you that Harmer, who took 8 wickets in Kolkata, was chosen Player of the Match, his bowling was also a reason why India could not even achieve the target of 124.

simon harmer will be dangerous

Botha said about Harmer, “There is no problem with Simon Harmer’s shoulder. If the ball starts turning quickly in Guwahati like in Kolkata, then there are so many left-handed batsmen in India’s batting that he (Harmer) will become dangerous. Regarding the grass on the pitch, he said, “There are still two days left and it is difficult to guess whether more grass will be cut or not. But it’s clear it will make a difference.”

India vs South Africa 2nd Test will be played from Saturday, November 22 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Team India has to win this test at any cost, because even if it is a draw then the visiting team will win the series. Indian captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second test, although it is yet to be officially confirmed. Gill suffered neck pain on the second day of the first Test, after which he had to leave the field. He also stayed in the hospital for a day, although he has reached Guwahati with the team.

In the Kolkata Test, Washington Sundar batted at number three, in the second innings he performed better than other batsmen but it is unlikely that he will bat in this position in the second test also. After Pujara, Team India has tried many players in this position.

Sudarshan or Washington, who is at number three?

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal start the innings, there does not seem to be any threat to their positions in the second test. However, the third position is going to be very interesting. Sai Sudarshan can bat at number three, the possibility of this is increasing because Shubman Gill’s exclusion from the second test is considered almost certain. Let us tell you that many veterans were surprised at the decision of not playing Sudarshan in the last test.

Captain Shubman Gill bats at number four, due to his absence Rishabh Pant can play at this position. Pant is the vice-captain and will take command of the team in Gill’s absence. In the last Test, Pant played at number 5, Ravindra Jadeja can come to this position in Guwahati.

Which position will Washington Sundar play?

Dhruv Jurel can come to bat at number six and all-rounder Washington Sundar can come to bat at number seven. After him, Akshar Patel can come at number 8, this also shows the depth in India’s batting.

Kuldeep Yadav can also play in Guwahati Test, there is every possibility of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj as 2 fast bowlers. There is very little possibility that Bumrah will take rest from the second Test due to workload management, because there is news that he can be rested in the ODI series.

India’s probable playing 11 for the second test

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the India vs South Africa second Test to be held in Guwahati. Gill felt neck pain in the Kolkata Test, due to which he had to retire hurt and leave the field. He could not bat even in the second innings. According to the report of Indian Express, Gill has been ruled out of the second test, in his absence Rishabh Pant will take charge of the team.

Shubman Gill was missed in the Kolkata Test, where Team India lost by 30 runs while chasing the target of 124 runs. Today itself BCCI issued an official statement regarding Gill saying that he is reaching Guwahati with the team but the decision on his playing is yet to be taken.

This player may get a chance in playing 11

In the first Test also, in the absence of Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant took command, he is the vice-captain. 26-year-old Pant will captain in the second test also, while due to Gill’s exclusion, Sai Sudarshan may get a chance in the playing 11.

BCCI had said in its statement released on Wednesday, “Team India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on the second day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and after the end of the day’s play, he was taken to the hospital for examination. He was kept under observation and discharged the next day. Gill is recovering rapidly and will go to Guwahati with the team on November 19, 2025.”

Team India has to win the second test at any cost

India is behind 0-1 in the 2-match Test series. Now to avoid series defeat, Team India has to win in Guwahati at any cost. Because even with a draw, South Africa will win the series. Let us tell you that Temba Bavuma has never lost any test as captain till now. He captained 11 matches, out of which South Africa won 10 and ended in a draw. Now India will have to break this record of Bavuma to end the series on par.

In the first Test played in Kolkata, South Africa defeated India by 30 runs, which proved to be one of the worst defeats for Team India. India had to score only 124 runs, but due to the brilliant bowling of Simon Harmer, this target proved to be like a mountain. Of course Harmer was the hero of this victory, but Temba Bavuma’s half-century innings also played a big role. Indian bowlers could not dismiss Bavuma in the second innings, while on the other hand, Mohammed Shami is making waves in the Ranji Trophy.

The Kolkata Test ended in just 3 days, whereas when the third day’s play started, Team India had the upper hand. South Africa had lost 7 wickets, while the lead was only 63 runs. On the third day, no bowler could dismiss Temba Bavuma, due to which the lead crossed 100. Bavuma scored an unbeaten 55 runs, he was the only batsman who scored a half-century in this test.

Mohammed Shami is dominating in Ranji Trophy

The selectors were also criticized on social media for not including Mohammed Shami in the Test series against South Africa. Because Shami had bowled brilliantly in Ranji Trophy, taking 15 wickets in 2 matches. Now even when India lost the first test, Shami’s brilliant bowling continues.

Mohammed Shami, playing for the Bengal team, took 3 wickets for 64 runs in a spell of 23.2 overs against Assam. Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal also took the same number of wickets. Due to the bowling of Shami and Suraj, the entire Assam team was reduced to 200.

Will Mohammed Shami be able to play the second test?

Mohammed Shami is not a part of the Test squad against South Africa, so it is very difficult for him to play in Guwahati. However, the possibility cannot be ruled out that Shami may come into the team as a replacement.