India vs South Africa 2nd Test will be played in Guwahati from Saturday, 22nd November. Rishabh Pant will captain this match to be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, because Shubman Gill is out due to injury. But a relief news has also come for Team India, because a dangerous bowler of the visiting team was also out of the second test. Temba Bavuma has confirmed this.

Kagiso Rabada out of Guwahati test

For the last several days, there was a question whether Kagiso Rabada would play the second test in Guwahati or not. Because he suffered a rib injury during practice before the Kolkata Test, he did not even play the first Test. Now the captain of the visiting team, Temba Bavuma has confirmed that Rabada will not even play the second test. This is a big blow for the South African team, because he is one of the most dangerous bowlers in the world currently playing.

What did Bavuma say about the Guwahati pitch?

Temba Bavuma would like the record of never losing a Test as a captain to be maintained in Guwahati as well, he will be satisfied with a draw as even in that case South Africa will win the series. Regarding the pitch of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Bavuma believes that it is like the traditional wicket found in Asia. The batsmen are likely to get help here for the first two days and then the role of spinners will become important here.

This will be the first Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, no Test has ever been played here before. Here Bavuma will also have a golden opportunity to complete his 1000 test runs as captain.

As captain, Bavuma has so far scored 969 runs in 19 innings played in 11 Tests. He has to score only 31 more runs to complete 1000 runs, he also seems to be in good form. He was the only batsman in Kolkata who scored a half-century.

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.

The second test match between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. In the first match of the two-match Test series, visiting South Africa defeated Team India and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Now to avoid a clean sweep in the series, the Indian team will have to win the second test match at any cost. If reports are to be believed, it is difficult for captain Shubman Gill and chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav to play in the second test match.

Let us tell you that the Indian team management has not yet decided on the playing of Shubman Gill in the second Test match to be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. However, many media reports have claimed that Gill will not be able to play in the second test match. In such a situation, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant will lead the team in his place.

Nitish Reddy joins the team as replacement of Shubman Gill

Nitish Kumar Reddy was earlier released from Team India, so that he could play for India-A. However, now Reddy has been included in Team India again. He has rejoined the team as a replacement for captain Shubman Gill. Gill will also go to Guwahati with the team, but it is difficult for him to play.

Kuldeep Yadav also finds it difficult to play in the second test

According to the report, Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav may miss the second test against South Africa. According to media reports, Kuldeep Yadav is getting married at the end of November. In such a situation he can go on leave. The report also says that Kuldeep has already requested for leave from BCCI.

Possible playing eleven of Team India in the second test- KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.