IND vs SA 2nd Test: Guwahati to Host India’s 300th Home Match. Indian cricket is ready to commemorate a historic landmark as the upcoming second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati becomes the 300th Test match to be played on Indian soil. It will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in November 2025 and will be a significant chapter in the history of India’s Test cricket.
India started its Test cricket journey with the first-ever home Test, when England toured Mumbai in 1933. England won that match, but it was the beginning of India as a Test-playing nation. The 100th Test came up in 1979, with Pakistan at Bengaluru – an extremely hard-fought match that ended in a draw. The 200th Test happened at Eden Gardens in 2005 – again against Pakistan, where India beat the visitors comprehensively to celebrate the foundation of Test history.
India’s Landmark Home Test
| Milestone Test | Match-Up | Venue & Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test in India | India vs England | Mumbai, 1933 | England won |
| 100th Test in India | India vs Pakistan | Bengaluru, 1979 | Drawn |
| 200th Test in India | India vs Pakistan | Eden Gardens, 2005 | India won |
| 300th Test in India | India vs South Africa | Guwahati, 2025 | To be played |
The 300th Test also comes with additional history. For the very first time, Guwahati and Northeast India will host a Test match, and the longest format of the game will be stretched to a new area. Fans in Assam are geared up for an iconic event, as Barsapara Cricket Stadium transitions from a popular ground for white-ball cricket to a Test match destination.
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The stakes on the field are equally intriguing. South Africa is trying for a rare series victory in India, while the home nation is looking for redemption after a slow start. There are injury concerns surrounding captain Shubman Gill, and a 9 AM first ball adds drama to the narrative.
India’s 300th Test at home is more than just a number—it encapsulates development, growth, and the expanding reach of Test cricket throughout the country.