During red-ball matches, the lunch break is generally taken at the end of the first session and the tea break at the end of the second session. However, this is set to be reversed during the second Test between India and South Africa, which is taking place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati from November 22 onwards.
For the first time, the cricketers will have a tea break first, before lunch. This change is due to the early sunrise and sunset in the eastern part of the country.
The first session of the Test will be from 9 am to 11 am, followed by the Tea session from 11 am to 11:20 am. The second session will be played from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm. The lunch break will be from 1:20 pm to 2 pm, while the third session of the play will resume from 2 pm and go on to 4 pm.