First time in 148 years! Test cricket to have Tea before lunch during India vs South Africa in Guwahati; Here’s why

Test cricket will see a change in its sequence for the first time in his 148-year history when the second match between India and South Africa start from November 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Toss, Lunch, Tea, Stumps (day’s play end) – that’s the usual sequence in Test cricket. For a change, the India vs South Africa second Test will see Tea taking place before Lunch.

The change in sequence is purely because of the early sunrise and sunset in this part of the country. According to a report in Indian Express, the first session of the India vs South Africa second Test will start from 9 AM to 11 AM, followed by a 20-minute Tea session from 11 AM. 11:20 AM to 1:20 PM will constitute the second session. Lunch will be taken from 1:20 PM to 2 PM. The third session of play will be played from 2 PM to 4 PM.