• The second match between South Africa and India will be played from November 22


• Possibility of using red clay pitch in Guwahati Test match


• There is a possibility of changes in the Indian team in the second Test match

IND vs SA 2nd Test pitch report : South Africa and India A two-match Test series is being played between them. South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the first Test match. With the defeat in the first match, the Indian team will be under pressure in the next Test match. The second Test match will be played at Guhavati. Now it is inevitable for the Indian team to win the second match, otherwise the series will be lost. Meanwhile, injuries have further complicated the situation. Because Shubman Gill is said to be likely to play in the Guwahati Test. In his absence, striking the right balance in the final eleven is going to be a big challenge for the team management. Moreover, Guwahati’s red clay pitch will make the match even more exciting.

Red pitch of Guwahati

According to the Times of India report, it is predicted that a red clay pitch will be used in the Guwahati Test match. Fast bowlers are expecting bounce and speed on this surface. So the spinners are going to expect a sharp turn. This means that the pitch is likely to be beneficial for both types of bowlers. Hence, the Indian team is likely to make some significant changes in their final eleven.

Possible changes to the final eleven

The biggest change in the team is likely to be seen in the position of all-rounders. There are speculations that young Nitish Kumar Reddy can replace Akshar Patel. Reddy’s specialty is that he provides extra support to the fast bowlers and his presence can be a relief to Bumrah and Siraj as well. His bowling approach on red clay pitches is expected to be an effective weapon for the team.

Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are already doing well in the spin department. While Washington Sundar is already available in the team as the third spin all-rounder. Devdutt Padikal, replacing Shubman Gill at No.4, may be given another chance.

Shubman Gill is not sure to play

Test captain of India Shubman Gill With his exit, Rishabh Pant may be given the reins of the team. It is expected that Rishabh Pant’s aggressive approach can give new energy to the team.

The probable playing XI of Team India is as follows

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikal, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.