IND vs SA Test Series 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Streaming Details & More. The eagerly anticipated India vs South Africa Test Series 2025 will start on November 14 and mark the beginning of a new leg in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. This two-match series will feature excellent red-ball cricket involving two strong sides, as India hosts the Proteas at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, which will host its first-ever Test match. The importance of this series cannot be overstated, as both teams look to get strong in the WTC points table and lay down a marker in the new cycle.
Schedule & Venue
1st Test: November 14–18, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd Test: November 22–26, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The second test in Guwahati will begin at 9:00 AM IST because of the conditions around the early sunrise and sunset in Assam, which is uncommon. Players will also have tea before lunch, and the stumps will be scheduled for 4:00 PM, taking advantage of as much daylight as possible.
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India Squad
The BCCI has selected a fresh and balanced 15-member squad led by Shubman Gill, the newly appointed Test captain of India. Rishabh Pant is back from injury as vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The squad is full of experienced players and younger players, making it clear that India is focused on transitioning to long-term red-ball cricket.
Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC, WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep.
India’s spin duo of Jadeja, Axar, and Kuldeep are set to play a big part, as are Bumrah and Siraj as the pace lead. Adding younger players Sudharsan and Reddy brings an experienced mix to the squad, as well as more future-focused players.
South Africa Squad
Led by Temba Bavuma, South Africa enters the series with an experienced mix, also clamouring for some youth. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen lead the pace, while Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer might play as the spin options suited to Indian conditions.
Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Zubayr Hamza.
The young legacy will depend on the all-rounders and spin options to challenge India’s unbeatable record at home, as both Brevis and Stubbs will be chancing their luck in the longest format.
Live Coverage and Streaming
Fans in India are able to enjoy both matches live via the Star Sports Network and with free digital live streaming on JioStar. Both tests are scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST, and the toss is set for 9:00 AM.
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India will be looking for a strong start to the new WTC cycle at home, and South Africa is seeking revenge for their home series in 2022. Rising stars Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma lead their country into a new Test era. The return of Pant and playing a Test match in Guwahati all add to the excitement and drama.
With beautiful venues, new leaders, and important WTC points up for grabs, this series will offer an interesting contest for fans of cricket everywhere.