Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

South Africa complete series clean sweep as India succumb to their biggest Test loss by runs in Guwahati

India will start Saturday’s contest against South Africa in Guwahati sitting fourth in the standings with a record of four wins, one draw and three defeats so far. 

IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test with Rishabh Pant set for captaincy debut

Neck spasm saw Shubman Gill miss the Kolkata Test despite being in the Playing XI. In Gill’s absence, Rishabh Pant will lead the Indian team for the Guwahati Test, which will be his first as skipper in the red-ball format.

IND vs SA: India captain Shubman Gill officially ruled out of Guwahati Test, Rishabh Pant to take charge

As announced earlier and decided by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the upcoming Test will feature a unique pattern. 

Explained: Why Guwahati Test is breaking traditions ahead of the India-South Africa high stakes contest

Having complained of neck spasm on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test, Shubman Gill was ruled out of the rest of the contest and was unavailable during the 30-run defeat to South Africa.

IND vs SA: Shubman Gill set to travel with Indian squad for Guwahati Test, participation unconfirmed - Report

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South Africa complete series clean sweep as India succumb to their biggest Test loss by runs in Guwahati

IND vs SA: Here's where India will sit in WTC standings after Guwahati Test

IND vs SA: Gill officially ruled out of Guwahati Test, Pant to take charge

Explained: Why Guwahati Test is breaking traditions during Ind-SA contest

IND vs SA: Shubman Gill set to travel with Indian squad for Guwahati Test