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India vs South Africa, IND vs SA 2025, Today Match Prediction 22 November 2025
IND vs RSA Win Probability
Toss Winner - South Africa won the toss and choose to bat first
South Africa beat India by 408 runs
India have now lost four of their last six Tests at home, so a lot is at stake for them here.
- In Shubman Gill’s absence, the onus will be on Rishabh Pant and India’s spinners to win them the match.
- South Africa’s key players for this clash are Temba Bavuma, Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen.
- A first innings score of around 250 after batting first will put the team strongly ahead in this Test.
Back India as the winners of the second Test.
| Tournament: | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 26.1°C|Mist |
IND vs RSA Betting Odds
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IND vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
India head into the second Test against South Africa aiming to recover after an unexpected setback in the opening match. Temba Bavuma’s team pulled off an upset and now hold a one nil advantage. The action moves to Guwahati for the next clash, where India must respond to avoid a series defeat. A win for the home side would level the contest at one all. But if South Africa take this one, they'll wrap up a 2-0 clean sweep in India for the second time ever.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
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333/10 in 113.4 2.93
PAK vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets73/1 in 12.3 5.84
378/10 in 110.4 3.42
PAK vs SA 2025
Pakistan beat South Africa by 93 runs183/10 in 60.5 3.01
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TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
India have a lot to prove in the second Test as they are under considerable strain after an unexpected defeat in Kolkata on a turning surface that challenged both sides. Chasing only 124 should have been manageable, yet the innings slipped away quickly, and the home side folded for 93. That collapse has created a real sense of urgency, because another setback would hand them a damaging 0 to 2 result in their own conditions.
Their problems increased when Shubman Gill was ruled out through injury, which opens the door for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to enter the eleven. The management is now looking at Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to put down strong foundations at the top. Both have handled the moving ball well across the last year and must carry that same assurance into what could again be a Test dominated by bowlers.
Rishabh Pant’s role becomes even more important now that Gill is unavailable. He is the one batter in this setup who can change the direction of a match by surviving those initial thirty or forty balls. If he settles early, India tend to gain momentum in sessions that matter.
Dhruv Jurel has shown good temperament and will have support from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both of whom have delivered in pressure passages before.
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj hold the new ball duties and will look for early success once more. Bumrah was outstanding in the last Test, where he removed five South African batters in the first innings. Kuldeep Yadav, Jadeja, and Axar Patel are India's ace spinners and will have the extra pressure to deliver after being outbowled by South Africa's bowlers in the last Test.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav /Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj
India Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of India, 2025
India Actual Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Lokesh Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa Preview
South Africa head into the second match full of confidence after producing a commanding effort in the opening Test. On a surface that gripped often and turned sharply, the Proteas attack took full advantage and defended a target of 124, sealing victory by 30 runs. It is a short two-match contest, and that early triumph ensured the World Test Champions could not be defeated in the series.
Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton handle the early tempo, bringing both aggression and the patience to shape an innings when conditions tighten. The middle order includes Wiaan Mulder and Temba Bavuma, two players who can occupy the crease for long stretches and push the score along. Bavuma in particular will be central for the visitors after producing a composed 55 from 136 balls in challenging conditions during the previous Test. We expect the South African captain to post another fifty in one of the two innings in this match.
The batting resources extend further with Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Corbin, and Bosch offering steady support deeper in the lineup.
Their attack looked well-balanced in the opening contest, with Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen delivering decisive spells and collecting thirteen wickets between them to interrupt India’s plans. Harmer enters this match in superb form after claiming eight wickets last time. Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch strengthen a bowling unit that offers ample depth and variety.
However, reports say that both bowlers are carrying injury concerns and might not play the second game. If that does happen, spinner Senuran Muthusamy is likely to replace Harmer, and Lungi Ngidi will take Jansen’s place.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen/ Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer/ Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of India, 2025
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Barsapara Cricket Stadium will host its maiden Test match, so nobody really knows how the surface will hold up across five days. Going by what happened in the first Test, though, we're probably looking at another deck with inconsistent bounce and plenty of turn right from day one. Spending time at the crease won't come easy, and batters will need bags of patience along with serious technique. Spin bowlers should control proceedings from start to finish, though the fast bowlers can make an impact too, given how the surface misbehaves and creates opportunities for them.
Guwahati will see clear and pleasant weather throughout the five days of the match.
IND vs RSA Pitch Report
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The side batting on the first day must approach the opening session with caution because posting a solid initial total could set them up perfectly for the Test if the surface deteriorates into something that spins sharply. Getting to 250 or beyond will win this match. Batting in the fourth innings will be extremely tough on this wicket, so building a commanding total early can hand the team a huge edge over their opponents.
Toss: To Bat
In Tests in India, batting first can make a huge difference as the wicket gets really tough to bat on by the final innings. So expect both captains to look to bat first here.
IND vs RSA
Winning Prediction
India find themselves in a tight spot heading into the second Test against South Africa. Down 0-1 in the series and struggling at home lately, they must raise their game against the World Test Champions. South Africa will stick to their approach from the opening Test, pushing India across all areas of play. Their batting lineup and bowling attack have what it takes to win this one, and they'll fancy their chances of going 2-0 up. That being said, India should bounce back despite their recent troubles, and we don't expect it to falter again here.
Another tight contest awaits, with momentum swinging each session, but we're tipping India to square things up. That being said, the toss matters enormously because batting deteriorates as these surfaces wear, and batting last becomes a difficult challenge. Therefore, the outcome may hinge on which team bats first, as these wickets become tougher to score on as the match progresses.
Back India as the winners of the second Test.
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