Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Rishabh Pant's Test Captaincy Debut in High-Stakes India vs South Africa Clash
India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will captain the team for the first time in a Test match against South Africa.
Known for his aggressive batting and unconventional captaincy style, Pant faces a significant challenge in leading India to a series-levelling victory.
The match in Guwahati will be the first-ever Test hosted in Assam, adding to the pressure on both teams.
Rishabh Pant to lead India in the second Test against South Africa
Pant's captaincy style described as 'chaotic' and unconventional
Shubman Gill ruled out due to neck injury, causing selection headache for India
India aims to level the series and climb in ICC World Test Championship rankings
First-ever Test match hosted in Assam, adding to pressure
- Who
- Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill
- What
- Rishabh Pant's Test captaincy debut against South Africa
- When
- The second Test begins on Saturday
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To level the series and climb in ICC World Test Championship rankings
India's perspective
South Africa's perspective
Pant's captaincy
India's perspective
Pant's 'chaotic' style could surprise South Africa
South Africa's perspective
South Africa might struggle to adapt to Pant's unconventional approach
Gill's absence
India's perspective
India has experienced players to fill the gap
South Africa's perspective
South Africa might see this as an opportunity to gain an upper hand
- Captaincy debut
- Rishabh Pant's first Test as captain
- Injured player
- Shubman Gill (neck injury)
- Series status
- South Africa leads 1-0
- ICC World Test Championship
- India's current position: 4th
- Venue history
- First-ever Test match hosted in Assam
- Possible replacements
- Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy
