IND vs SA 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in 2nd Test

The second Test between India and South Africa is set to kick off on Saturday, November 22, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, with the visitors leading the series 0-1. After a brilliant opening Test at Kolkata, where South Africa pulled off a narrow 30-run win on a rank turner, India are now put in a must-win situation to level the series alive.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs South Africa, 2nd Test:

1. Temba Bavuma (South Africa) vs Jasprit Bumrah (India):

The battle between Temba Bavuma and Jasprit Bumrah will be interesting to watch in the second Test. Their first Test controversy after Bumrah’s comment was caught on stump mic makes his match-up more entertaining. Meanwhile, Bavuma scored 55 in the first Test, while Bumrah has overall bowled 72 balls to him without success.

2. Marco Jansen (South Africa) vs KL Rahul (India):

In the Kolkata Test, Marco Jansen got the better of KL Rahul, dismissing him in India’s second innings. Overall, the two have faced each other in 10 innings, with the left-arm pacer removing the veteran batter on four occasions.

3. Aiden Markram (South Africa) vs Mohammed Siraj (India):

South African opener Aiden Markram has faced Mohammed Siraj in five innings so far. Markram has made 40 runs off 56 deliveries against Siraj and has been dismissed thrice.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Shubman Gill ruled out of the second Test?

A1: Indian skipper Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second Test in Guwahati after failing to recover from the neck spasm he suffered in Kolkata. He will head to Mumbai for further assessment, with Rishabh Pant continuing as captain.

Q2: How will the pitch at Guwahati behave in the second Test?

A2: Guwahati’s maiden Test is expected to be a much better surface than Kolkata. The red-soil pitch is expected to help batters before bringing spinners into play from Day 3. With a bit of grass and bounce, both teams can anticipate a typical subcontinental wicket.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India vs South Africa clash in the second Test?

A3: Ravindra Jadeja and Marco Jansen are the top all-rounders who could have a huge impact in the second Test between India and South Africa.

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