Team India would look to avoid an embarrassing and historic series defeat to South Africa when they lock horns in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.
If India's batters were found wanting against some sustained South African spin bowling led by Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj, the challenge has been compounded even further this time around with the absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill.
Gill has been ruled out of the Test due to a neck injury sustained during the first Test in Kolkata.
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