Guwahati Test: SA add Ngidi as cover for Kagiso Rabada
What's the story
South Africa have added fast bowler Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the second Test against India. The move comes as an injury replacement for Kagiso Rabada, who missed the first Test due to a rib injury. Ngidi last played a Test match in June 2025 during the WTC final against Australia at Lord's. He wasn't part of South Africa's current series against India or their tour of Pakistan before this.
Player profile
Ngidi's Test record and South Africa's 1st Test victory
Ngidi, who is 29 years old, has played 20 Tests in his career. He has a decent record with 58 wickets at an average of 23.37. His inclusion comes after South Africa's historic win in the first Test against India by 30 runs in just three days. The victory marked their first Test win in India after a gap of 15 years and gave them a lead of 1-0 in the two-match series.
Match preview
India's challenge and South Africa's injury concerns
India will be looking to level the series in Guwahati, while South Africa will be hoping for a historic series win. The second Test is set to begin on November 22 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Ahead of this match, Team South Africa is dealing with some injury concerns. Off-spinner Simon Harmer has a shoulder issue and pacer Marco Jansen has a minor niggle, both of which were assessed at Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital.
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Will Ngidi get a go?
With Rabada missing out in the series opener, South Africa inducted Corbin Bosch in the XI. The visitors had won the toss and elected to bat. Bosch did decently in the game, scalping a solitary wicket besides playing a 25-run knock on a tricky surface. Hence, SA might retain their winning combination.