IND vs SA 2nd Test: Tea to be taken before lunch during historic Test match in Guwahati
The second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa, to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati from November 22 and 26, will witness an unusual sequence of breaks in play.
Due to early sunrise and sunset in the State of Assam, situated in the eastern part of India, tradition will take a backseat as the tea break will be taken before lunch. The first session will begin at 9 AM IST and end at 11:20 AM IST, following which the tea break will be taken. The second session will run from 11:20 AM IST to 1:20 PM IST, after which players will break for lunch. The post-lunch session, the third and final one of the day, will span from 2 PM IST to 4 PM IST.
The match will be the first-ever Test to be held in Guwahati.
Usually, Test matches in India begin at 9:30 AM IST, with lunch being taken at 11:30 AM IST. The second session is held between 12:10 AM IST and 2:10 PM IST, followed by the tea break. The final session runs from 2:30 PM IST to 4:30 PM IST, and can be extended by half an hour to allow 90 overs of action in the day.
The first Test between India and South Africa will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14, and will follow the customary session timings.
Published on Oct 30, 2025
