India vs South Africa 2025: Barsapara Stadium Pitch Report, Guwahati Weather Forecast for second Test

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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.

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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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.

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