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India vs South Africa 2nd Test Live Score and Updates: In a series already shaped by unpredictable pitches and shifting narratives, both India and South Africa arrive here with equal curiosity and almost no experience of what truly awaits. Pitch preparation, moisture levels, grass cover, roller choice, weather patterns, the science behind it all can leave even seasoned insiders scratching their heads once the first ball is bowled.
What we do know is this, Guwahati’s red-soil surface looks fresher than Kolkata’s, carries a hint of green, and promises a more traditional subcontinental script pace and carry early, spin from Day 3, and enough in it to keep both sides guessing. India chase parity and crucial WTC points; South Africa have history within reach.
Settle in as we track every ball, every shift, and every surprise from a venue making its Test debut. Live updates, analysis, reactions – it all starts here.
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Akash Deep
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Zubayr Hamza, Senuran Muthusamy, Dewald Brevis
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj
India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa have won the toss and have opted to bat
Bavuma: We've got to start afresh. Today is another day. The boys are looking forward to it. Wicket looks a lot better. All fundamentals stay the same. Bat first, try to get a big score first up and then play the game from there. (On the pitch) A lot more consistent (grass), no cracks really. Probably expected to play well the first two days. Very excited, we know the Indian faithful always come out and play their part. Happy to be a part of this historic moment, being the first Test. Hopefully, we can keep the historic moments going in our favour. One change. Muthusamy comes in and Bosch is out.
Pant: Definitely a proud moment. As a cricketer, you always aspire to lead your country. And I'm thankful to the BCCI for giving me this opportunity. Didn't think about it, but at the same time, you want to grab it with both hands and do the best for the team. The environment is like, focus on yourself, look at the area where we can improve as a team and just come together and fight each and every moment. We feel the wicket is good for batting. But at the same time, bowling first is not a bad option either. Shubman is getting well slowly, slowly. He was very eager to play the match. But at the same time, his body didn't allow it. He's going to come back stronger. Instead of Shubman, Nitish Reddy comes in. And for Axar, Sai Sudharsan comes in.
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