IND vs SA Match Prediction : 2nd Test, South Africa tour of India, 2025
IND vs SA Win Probability
66%
India
7%
Draw
27%
South Africa
South Africa To Win, 3.60
South Africa has never lost a Test match under Temba Bavuma’s captaincy
India has lost four of its last six home Tests and is also expected to be without Shubman Gill for this match
India is rattled and under pressure while South Africa has nothing to lose
IND vs SA Betting Tips
Temba Bavuma to score over 23.5 runs in 1st innings
Temba Bavuma has been one of South Africa’s most consistent performers in recent months. He has crossed 24 runs in the first innings in seven of his last nine outings, registering three fifties and a century. Given his form, another steady contribution from the captain looks likely.
Simon Harmer to be the best bowler for South Africa in 1st innings
Simon Harmer remains among South Africa's leading wicket-takers this year, tallying 20 wickets in just six innings. Crucially, he’s collected four four-wicket hauls in three tests against India—two coming in the first innings. With spin expected to play a big part in Guwahati, Harmer is well positioned for another impactful spell.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
India
N/A
South Africa
N/A
After a surprise defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, India will be determined for a turnaround in the final test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The match is set to begin on Saturday, and both sides will approach it as a decider.
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India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
Across 45 Tests, South Africa holds a slight advantage with 19 wins to India's 16. Ten matches have ended in a draw. India's dominant record at home in the past means that it has only lost one out of the previous 9 Tests against South Africa while playing in its own conditions.
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IND vs SA Team Previews
India
India will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss in Kolkata, where the team couldn't capitalize despite favorable home conditions. The absence of Shubman Gill, out due to injury, will force a change at the top, with Nitish Reddy the likely replacement.
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal must provide a solid start, while Rishabh Pant will anchor the middle order. Dhruv Jurel, after a quiet showing last time, will be keen to step up. The all-round depth—Jadeja, Axar, and Washington Sundar—remains strong, but India will need their top order to fire to have a real shot.
Bowling looks stable with Bumrah and Siraj’s new-ball threat, and Kuldeep Yadav will play a crucial role as the lead spinner on what is expected to be a dry surface.
India Expected Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
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South Africa
South Africa bring the momentum and are aiming for their first series win in India since 2000. Their win at Eden Gardens highlighted the impact of their spinners, with Simon Harmer bagging 8 wickets and Keshav Maharaj adding three more.
Harmer and Maharaj will again be critical, with helpful conditions forecast for spinners. While the quicks must show patience early, the batting unit is led by the reliable Temba Bavuma, who top-scored in tough conditions last match.
Markram, Rickelton, and de Zorzi will need to handle India’s new-ball menace, but with solid middle order depth and all-rounders such as Jansen and Bosch, South Africa will back themselves to post a competitive total and create breakthroughs with spin.
South Africa Expected Playing 11
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (C), Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreyenne, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer
IND vs SA Toss Prediction
The way the pitches crumble in the final inning means that captains are always looking to bat first in India. There may be some assistance for the bowlers on the first morning but unless it is a wet wicket, we think the team that wins the toss will choose to bat.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
This is the first Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The track is expected to be flat and good for batting early, with seam movement in the first session before becoming easier for batsmen. As the game progresses, the surface is expected to dry and provide increasing turn, bringing quality spinners into the match by the second half.
Warm, clear, and dry weather should ensure play across all five days.
IND vs SA: Who Will Win?
South Africa’s confidence is high, and its spinners have already exposed Indian vulnerabilities. With India missing Shubman Gill and facing questions around form, South Africa is in a strong position to seal the series win. This is a great chance to back the underdog.
Bet on South Africa to win.
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