- By Vishal Pushkar
- Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India vs South Africa Test Series: The World Test Championship titleholders, South Africa, will take on India in a two-match Test series, scheduled to start on November 14. The challenge for the Temba Bavuma-led side will be daunting as India possess an incredible record in the format at their home. If one sets aside the 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand, India have been a consistent side over the past 10-15 years.
Before the debacle against New Zealand, India lost their last Test series (2-1) against England in 2012. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost their previous two series in India by a margin of 3-0 (2015 and 2019).
However, South Africa have a bright chance to earn a series win in India with the Shubman Gill-led side currently under transition post the departure of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin.
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The two Test matches will be in Kolkata, followed by one in Guwahati which begins on November 22. Also, it will be interesting to see what kind of surfaces will be presented in front of the Proteas.
India vs South Africa Test Series Full Schedule
1st Test: November 14-18, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd Test: November 22-26, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Both matches will start at 9:30 PM IST. In the first-ever instance of Test Cricket in India, a 20-minute Tea Break will take place after the first session. After the second session, Lunch Break will come into effect, lasting 40 minutes.
1st Session: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Tea
2nd Session: 11:50 AM to 1:50 PM
Lunch
3rd Session: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Where To Watch South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team?
Fans can watch the live streaming between India and South Africa on JioHotstar app and website.
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Squads:
India Test squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep.
South Africa Test Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne.
