India will look to bounce back quickly from a 30-run defeat as they take on South Africa in the second Test of the series in Guwahati, starting Saturday.
Ahead of the crucial match, India suffered a blow as captain Shubman Gill was ruled out due to a neck injury. While Rishabh Pant will lead the Indian challenge, Sai Sudarshan could replace Gill in the batting line-up.
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South Africa, meanwhile, will be buoyed after winning their first Test in India since 2010. Temba Bavuma's dogged effort with the bat and Simon Harmer's eight-wicket haul over two innings had helped them to a stunning win in India and the team will look to carry that momentum.
In this article, we take a look at the full details of the date and session timings for the second India vs South Africa Test match.
When is the 2nd Test between India and South Africa starting?
The second Test between India and South Africa will begin on Saturday, November 22 and will run through Wednesday, November 26.
Where will the second Test between India and South Africa be played?
The second Test between India and South Africa will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
What are the session timings for the India vs South Africa 2nd Test match?
The second Test match between India and South Africa will begin at 9:00 AM IST. Let's take a detailed look at the session timings for the match.
| Session | Timing (IST) |
| First session | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Tea | 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
| Second session | 11:20 AM - 01:20 PM |
| Lunch | 01:20 PM - 02:00 PM |
| Third session | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
How to watch the second Test between India and South Africa?
Indian cricket fans can watch the second Test between India and South Africa live on TV on the Star Sports Network. The match will also stream live online on the JioHotstar App and website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App and website |
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