indian cricket team will compete against South Africa In the second Test match of their 2025 series to be held at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati from November 22, 2025. Coming into the match, South Africa held a slender 1–0 lead after their finals. Won by 30 runs in the first test At Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
The stakes are high on this upcoming Test as India aim to level the series, which will mark the debut of the Barsapara Stadium as a Test venue. This match is attracting a lot of attention due to its new venue and promising pitch conditions which can suit both batsmen and bowlers at different stages.
Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati is made of red soil and has light grass. This type of surface is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. The early morning moisture is likely to help the seam bowlers get some swing and movement, especially as the match start time has been moved 30 minutes earlier to 9 am.
The pitch generally promises to be batting friendly, with a lot of runs expected to be scored as it is flat. However, as the match progresses, the spinners will start to come into play, especially from the third or fourth day onwards, when the surface starts to develop some grip and turn. The red clay base provides good bounce and carry to the fast bowlers without any variable or irregular bounce, providing fair competition for both fast bowlers and spinners.
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Guwahati Weather forecast for India vs South Africa 2nd test
The weather forecast for Guwahati during the India vs South Africa 2nd Test at the Barsapara Stadium from November 22 to 26, 2025 is generally favorable for cricket, with mostly sunny and clear conditions and minimal rain expected, which will provide good playing conditions throughout the match.
- on Saturday, November 22On the first day of the Test, the sky is expected to be partly cloudy and the maximum temperature will be between 27 degrees Celsius and minimum 16 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain is around 25%, indicating the possibility of some brief interruptions but mostly dry conditions. Winds will be light from north-west at a speed of 6 km/h.
- Sunday, November 23Similar weather will be seen with sunny to partly cloudy and good conditions. The maximum temperature will be around 26°C and the minimum temperature will be around 15°C, again with a 25% chance of rain. Winds will come from the north-northeast at a speed of 6 km/hr, making for a stable weather pattern ideal for cricket activities.
- Monday, November 24Promises plenty of sunshine with a maximum of 27°C and minimum of 14°C. The chance of rain is reduced to just 1%, essentially ensuring uninterrupted play. Winds will be slightly north-east at a speed of 7 km/h with moderate UV levels.
- Tuesday, November 25, It is expected that it will be partly sunny and the maximum temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain remains at a very low 1%, and winds will continue to blow from the north-east at 7 km/h, making for good conditions for the fourth day of this potentially decisive Test.
- Wednesday, November 26The final day, looks like a bright and sunny day, with a maximum temperature of 29 °C and a minimum temperature of around 14 °C. There is no expectation of rain, and north-easterly winds at 7 km/h will provide an excellent setting for a decisive finish to the match.
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