The ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati is all set to host its first ever Test cricket match in Guwahati and due to the early sunrise and sunset in northeastern part of India, first time in the history of test cricket tea break will be before lunch. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat against India South Africa in the second and final Test of the series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Rishabh Pant, who became the 38th Test captain for India, remained optimistic despite losing the toss, stating that his side would be eager to bowl first. In the absence of their regular skipper Shubman Gill, India have included Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Playing XI. Apart from him, all-rounder Axar Patel has also been replaced by batter Sai Sudharsan. On the other hand, South Africa have benched Corbin Bosch, replacing him with Senuran Muthuswamy.