South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test match against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. The decision comes as the visitors look to set a solid foundation in the crucial fixture.
Both teams entered the match with strategic adjustments, aiming to gain an early advantage on a surface expected to support batting in the initial phase. The Indian side is focused on executing its bowling plans to restrict South Africa’s top order.
The match is being closely followed as fans anticipate an intense contest between the two sides, with conditions in Guwahati likely to play a key role in shaping the early momentum of the game.
