India Vs South Africa 2nd Test Match: South Africa has suffered a big setback before the Guwahati Test. The two key players who won the first Test in Kolkata, off-spinner Simon Harmer and all-rounder Marco Johnson, have been hospitalized due to injuries. This news is a matter of concern for the visiting team. This happened at a time when the visiting team wants to win the series by winning the second and final Test starting from November 22.

Kolkata test hero injured

Harmer and Johnson played important roles in the historic 30-run win against India at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. For which Harmer was chosen man of the match. Harmer had devastated India’s batting by taking a total of 8 wickets in the first test.

At the same time, Johnson also made an important contribution by taking 3 wickets in the first innings and 2 wickets in the second innings. Thanks to the brilliant bowling of these two, South Africa won the Test match on Indian soil after 15 years.

Tension increased for the visiting team

According to reports, Harmer suffered a shoulder injury, while Johnson is suffering from a minor niggle. Both players were taken for medical examination to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata, where Indian captain Shubman Gill was also treated. However, it is not yet clear how serious his injury is and whether he will be able to play in the Guwahati Test or not. The possible absence of these two players can create a big problem for South Africa, especially the absence of an influential spinner like Harmer can prove to be a big loss against a strong batting team like India.

Opportunity for Team India

This could be an opportunity for India to make a comeback in the Team India series. The Indian team will be desperate to recover from the defeat in the first Test against South Africa and level the series at 1-1 and the injury to two key players of South Africa can prove to be a big advantage for India.

India vs South Africa in Tests: The 2-match Test series between India and South Africa is starting from 14th November, the first match of which will be played at Eden Garden, Kolkata. The last match of the series will be held on 22 November 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In the last five Test series, the match between India and South Africa has depended a lot on home conditions. The South African team won two consecutive series on its soil, while India also won two series on its home ground and one series was drawn.

The series was a draw between India and South Africa

A 2-match Test series between Team India and South African team was played in South Africa in 2023/24. In which both the teams were successful in drawing the series by winning one match each. South Africa won the first match of this series by an innings and 32 runs. India won the second match by 7 wickets.

South Africa won two series

South Africa had won the 2021/22 and 2017/18 test series between Team India and South African team. Both the series took place on South African soil. The South African team won the 3-match Test series of 2021/22 2-1. In 2017/18 also, a 3-match test series was played, in which South Africa defeated the Indian team 2-1.

Team India captured two series

Team India had won the 2019/20 and 2015/16 Test series between India and South Africa. Both the series took place on Indian soil. The Indian team won the 3-match Test series 3-0 in 2019/20. In 2015/16, a 4-match Test series was played, in which Team India was successful in defeating the South African team 3-0. One match of this series was a draw between the two teams.