IND vs SA Test: A 2-match test series is being played between India and South Africa. Africa has won the first match and has taken the lead in the series. The next match is going to be very important for the Indian team.
India vs South Africa: South Africa has defeated India by 30 runs in the Kolkata Test and has taken a 1-0 lead in the 2-match series. The Indian team failed to chase the target of 124 runs in this match. At one time it seemed that Team India was ahead in this match and would register victory, but then the African bowlers wreaked havoc and the Indian innings collapsed at 93. Now in such a situation, the next Test is as important for India to save the series, when Africa would like to win the series by making a clean sweep.
South Africa won in India after 15 years
Coming to India, South Africa registered victory in Test cricket after 15 years. Before this, it was last successful in defeating the Indian team in 2010. The African team played like a world champion under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma. Batting first, they scored 159 runs in the first innings, in response to which India were restricted to 189 runs. The Indian team had the lead in the second innings, but despite that Africa scored 156 runs. In reply, India had a target of 124 runs, but the team was limited to 93 runs.
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India’s loss in WTC 2025-25 points table
After this defeat, the Indian team has suffered a loss in the points table of the World Test Championship 2025-27. Team India has currently reached fourth place in the list. India played 8 matches in 3 series and during this period it had to face 4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Team India has 52 points, while winning is 54.17%. Whereas, if we talk about South Africa, Temba’s team has come second. They have 24 points in 3 series, while winning 66.67%. At number one is Australia, which has 36 points in 3 series and the winning percentage is 100.
When and where will India-South Africa second test take place?
The second Test match between India and South Africa will be played from 22 to 26 November at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. The match between the two teams will start at 9 am Indian time. Its live telecast will be on Jio Hotstar, Star Sports Network and DD Free Dish. Apart from this, there will be tea first in this test, followed by lunch session. Its official update has already been released.
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