Published on: Nov 21, 2025 2:08 pm IST | Updated on: Nov 21, 2025 2:08 pm IST
Gautam Gambhir wanted a rank turner at the Eden Gardens; he got it, but his team couldn’t give a favorable result, as the reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, pummeled India at home by 30 runs. With that win, South Africa have ensured that they can’t lose this series now as the action moves to Guwahati for the second Test of the series. For the hosts, it’s a must-win encounter; for the visitors, it’s an opportunity to clean sweep India at home. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd Test Match, IND vs SA at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
The way South Africa stunned India in the opening Test, they have proved that they are here to compete and last long. However, Team India under the leadership of Rishabh Pant will leave no stone unturned in winning the second Test and drawing level in the 2-match series. It is going to be one thriller of a game, and expect India to bounce back. Therefore, the win probability meter is expected to favor the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the IND vs SA at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
IND: 58% win chance SA: 42% win chance
The Indian stand-in skipper knows how to score runs at any stage of the game. He missed out on a good knock in the last game but would be hoping to get back into rhythm now.
The Proteas skipper played an extraordinary knock in the second innings of the first Test to bail out his side from a possible collapse. His unbeaten fifty paved way for South Africa's historic win. Once again the spotlight would be on him.
The Indian opener missing out on a big knock in the last game was quite a rare sight. He has amassed 840 runs from his last 10 test matches and will be looking to play a part in this must-win game.
Opening the batting, Aiden Markram will have the added responsibility to do well upfront. He will be a key batter in the South African batting unit.
Check out our prediction for the IND vs SA 1st Test match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Proteas have kicked off the series on a positive note and proved why they are the best team in this format. Defeating India in India is always challenging for any visiting side, but a 30-run win in the opening Test has proved why South Africa are the reigning World Test Champions.
Heading into the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Team India needs to up the ante, particularly with the bat. The batters have been exposed, as they are unable to play spin bowling in familiar conditions. Big names like KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Dhruv Jurel all succumbed to quality spin bowling of Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj. In Guwahati, the conditions will be almost similar, as the ball will start turning from the second day, and the Indian batters will have to adapt well to the conditions.
Another point that has been popping up ever since Gautam Gambhir became India’s head coach is the unsettled batting order. The head coach gave green signal to Washington Sundar to bat at no 3 and the all-rounder bowled only a solitary over in the entire match, where the spinners made merry of the conditions. This means India doesn’t have a specialist at no. 3? Or does the coach have no belief in the batters who have been warming the bench, like Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal? The coach needs to answer this and curate a proper batting order, especially without skipper Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of this Test match due to injury.
South Africa will take a lot of confidence from the win in the last game
South Africa will head into the second Test in Guwahati brimming with confidence after their stunning victory over India at Eden Gardens. That triumph was not just a statement win but also a reminder of their ability to rise to the occasion against one of the toughest opponents in world cricket. Defending a modest target, their spinners showcased remarkable discipline and resilience, while the batting unit, led by Temba Bavuma, held its nerve in crucial moments to secure a memorable win.
The win has given South Africa a psychological edge, proving that they can thrive even in challenging subcontinental conditions. Their pace attack adapted brilliantly, and the spinners provided timely breakthroughs, ensuring India never settled into rhythm. With momentum firmly on their side, the Proteas will look to replicate that intensity and push for a 2-0 series lead.
For South Africa, the key will be maintaining composure and consistency. If their batting lineup can provide a stronger platform and the bowlers continue their disciplined approach, they stand a real chance of clinching back-to-back victories. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 45 SA won: 19 IND won: 16 Draw: 10 RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W W L W W RECENT form INDIA: D W W W L
In 45 meetings between these two sides, South Africa leads the way with 19 wins, whereas India has won only 16. Ten matches between these two ended in a draw.
How will the two teams, i.e., India and South Africa, fare in the second Test? Let’s take a look.
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Zubayr Hamza, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder/Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati:
Winning the toss at Barsapara will be crucial. The captain should bat first to exploit early bounce before the pitch deteriorates. Spinners will dominate from Day 2, making chasing tough. A first-innings lead could decide the match, so expect the toss winner to choose batting without hesitation.
The online live streaming of the 2nd Test match of the South Africa tour of India will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 channels.
Playing at home, India will once again start as the favorites. A loss in the last Test was an eye-opener for head coach Gautam Gambhir and his troops, who will be willing to bounce back at any cost. The Proteas will look to continue from where they left off in Kolkata, but India will be keen to make things happen in Guwahati. Many sportsbooks are backing Team India, and so are we. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, Team India, are expected to win the IND vs SA 2nd Test match.