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. The ongoing 2nd test between india and south africa in guwahati will have a tea break before the lunch break. First time in 148 years, test cricket will see a change in the sequence when tea will be taken before lunch during the second test between india and south africa in guwahati.
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In a historic shift, the second test between india and south africa features tea before lunch to maximize playing time. In the second test between the india national cricket team and the south africa national cricket team at the barsapara cricket stadium in guwahati, an extraordinary change. Guwahati's barsapara stadium will host india vs south africa 2nd test with tea before lunch—a first in 148 years of test cricket, due to early sunsets in assam.
The board of control for cricket in india (bcci) has justified its unconventional decision to swap the traditional 'tea' and 'lunch' breaks during.
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