The Indian cricket team will face off against South Africa in the second Test match of their 2025 series, hosted at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati starting November 22, 2025. Coming into the match, South Africa hold a slender 1-0 lead after their close 30-run victory in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
This upcoming Test carries high stakes as India aims to even the series on what will be Barsapara Stadium’s debut as a Test venue. The match is drawing significant attention for its novel venue and promising pitch conditions that could favour both batters and bowlers in different phases.
Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, is made of red soil and has a light cover of grass. This type of surface is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early moisture in the mornings is likely to help seam bowlers gain some swing and movement, particularly with the match start time being shifted 30 minutes earlier to 9 a.m.
The pitch promises to be quite batting-friendly in general, with plenty of runs expected as it tends to be flat. However, as the match progresses, spinners will start to come into play, particularly from the third or fourth day, when the surface tends to develop some grip and turn. The red soil base also provides good bounce and carry for fast bowlers without variable or erratic bounce, making for a fair contest for both pacers and spinners.
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Guwahati Weather Forecast for IND vs SA 2nd Test
The weather forecast for Guwahati during the India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Barsapara Stadium from November 22 to 26, 2025, is generally favourable for cricket, with mostly sunny and clear conditions and minimal rain expected, creating good playing conditions throughout the match.
- On Saturday, November 22, the first day of the Test, expect sunny to partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 27°C maximum to 16°C minimum. The chance of rain is about 25%, indicating some possibility of brief interruptions but mostly dry conditions. Winds will be light from the northwest at 6 km/h.
- Sunday, November 23, will see similar weather with sunny to partly cloudy and nice conditions. Highs will be around 26°C and lows near 15°C, with again a 25% chance of rain. Winds will come from the north-northeast at 6 km/h, maintaining a steady weather pattern ideal for cricketing action.
- Monday, November 24, promises plenty of sunshine with a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. The chance of rain drops to only 1%, essentially ensuring uninterrupted play. Winds will shift slightly to the northeast at 7 km/h with moderate UV levels.
- Tuesday, November 25, is forecast to be partly sunny with temperatures climbing to 28°C and lows near 15°C. Rain probability remains very low at 1%, and winds will continue from the northeast at 7 km/h, facilitating good conditions for the fourth day of this potentially decisive Test.
- Wednesday, November 26, the final day, looks like a bright and sunny day with temperatures peaking at 29°C and lows around 14°C. No rain is expected, and northeasterly winds at 7 km/h will prevail, providing an excellent setting for a conclusive finish to the match.
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