Rib injury rules Kagiso Rabada out of second Test too
Kagiso Rabada will remain with the team for the Guwahati Test but return home immediately after and miss the ODI series
21/11 - 10:30 PM EST
2nd Test, South Africa tour of India at Guwahati, Nov 22-26 2025
21/11 - 10:30 PM EST
2nd Test, South Africa tour of India at Guwahati, Nov 22-26 2025
Match Day
Gill ruled out of Guwahati Test, Pant to lead India
Shubman Gill "will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury," BCCI says in a media statement
Gill set to miss Guwahati Test against South Africa; Pant to stand in as captain
India's Test captain has been advised more rest to avoid recurrence of neck spasms
Spin, seam, or both? Mystery pitch leaves SA guessing ahead of Guwahati Test
South Africa are juggling Rabada's fitness, an unpredictable pitch, and a stack of selection dilemmas as they chase a rare series win in India
What type of pitch will India want in Guwahati?
A red soil surface at a new Test venue, an early start, and the possibility of bad light in the evening awaits India and South Africa
Gambhir's India - close fights, costly calls, and a growing Test crisis
Eighteen Tests into his tenure, a world-class attack and a promising batting group haven't yet translated into results, and questions may grow louder if India lose this series
Ngidi added to South Africa squad for second Test against India
With Kagiso Rabada missing the Kolkata Test with a rib injury, the visitors have bolstered their fast bowling stocks
India-South Africa Guwahati Test to have tea break before lunch
The BCCI took the decision due to the fast-fading light in north-east India
Preview
Mystery pitch adds to intrigue in Guwahati's Test debut
The best India can hope for is to finish with honours even, while world champions South Africa have a chance to make it a second series defeat for India in their last three
