India Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Toss Woes Drag On For IND, SA Choose To Bat First

Welcome to the live coverage of the India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1: The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati makes its Test debut as India and South Africa lock horns in the 2nd match starting today. With the visitors already 1-0 up in the two-match series (of the Freedom Trophy 2025-26) after their stunning 30-run win at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the stakes couldn't be higher: India must win to level the series, while the Proteas -- the ICC World Test Championship holders -- chase a rare away series victory in the toughest conditions. The clash is layered with intrigue, especially with pitch talk dominating the cricket world everywhere, from Guwahati to Perth, where Day 1 of the first Australia vs England Ashes Test witnessed a record 19 wickets fall in a single day's play. With fresh red-soil pitch, early morning starts to beat the sunset, and the added drama of Rishabh Pant captaining India after Shubman Gill's injury, expect a lot of drama and intrigue on Day 1 of India vs South Africa 2nd Test. As Guwahati, India's 30th Test venue, enters into cricketing folklore, follow the IND vs SA cricket live score and updates here: