India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Guwahati Hosts Series Decider

Inside the contest  
The Guwahati Test is historic as the venue hosts its first-ever Test match. India, reeling from a 30-run loss in Kolkata, faces added pressure with Shubman Gill ruled out due to injury. Pant leads a reshuffled squad featuring KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. South Africa, buoyed by their first Test win in India in 15 years, will miss Kagiso Rabada but rely on Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy, who starred in the opener.  

Notable updates  
• Match dates: November 22–26, 2025, 9:00 AM IST, Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati  
• India squad highlights: Rishabh Pant (captain), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav  
• South Africa squad highlights: Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy  
• Gill ruled out with neck injury; India forced into reshuffle  
• South Africa lead 1-0 after Eden Gardens victory  

Major takeaway  
India faces a must-win scenario in Guwahati to level the series, while South Africa eyes a historic triumph on Indian soil.  

Sources: Indian Express, Financial Express, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo