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IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st Test, India vs South Africa Test series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st test of India vs South Africa test series 2025 between IND vs SA to be played in Kolkata.

The all-important test series between India and South Africa is all set to begin on Friday, November 14. The two teams will be in action at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which will host its first test against since 2019.

This series is very important for both sides in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27. India will be keen to keep up their good home record, but they are up against the current ICC WTC champions. Rishabh Pant is back for India, which will be a big boost, and other players are in good form.

For South Africa, Temba Bavuma is back after missing the last series and the Proteas would ready for the challenge. South Africa beat Pakistan in the last test and have landed in India with some good spinners. Two top teams will battle it out to prove their domination for five consecutive days.

IND vs SA: Match Details

Match: India (IND) vs South Africa (SA), 1st Test, India vs South Africa test series 2025

Match Date: November 14-18 2025 (Friday-Tuesday)

Time: 09:30 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 04:00 AM GMT / 09:30 AM LOCAL

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head: IND (16) – SA (18)

These two sides have played 44 tests against each other. South Africa have a small lead with 18 wins, and India have won 16 tests, and the other ten matches have been drawn.

IND vs SA: Weather Report

The forecast for the scheduled match days of the test is clear and sunny. The temperature will be ranging between 26 and 28°C with expected humidity between 40 and 50 percent.

IND vs SA: Pitch Report

It is a black soil wicket at the Eden Gardens, which tends to break out with time. It will deteriorate as the game goes on, making it challenging for the batters. Spinners will have a major impact, but fast bowlers can also use the spongy or variable bounce they will get. Batting first is recommended as batting in the last innings will be hard.

IND vs SA: Predicted XIs:

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Wiaan Mulder, Dewald Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harper, Kagiso Rabada

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant

Batters: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Temba Bavuma

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada

Captain First-Choice: Shubman Gill || Captain Second-Choice: Axar Patel

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Senuran Muthusamy || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Marco Jansen

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant

Batters: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Aiden Markram, Yashasvi Jaiswal

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer

Captain First-Choice: Ravindra Jadeja || Captain Second-Choice: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Keshav Maharaj || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Aiden Markram

IND vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

South Africa are a very good side and have all bases covered. But, India at home are very strong. Hence, we back India to win the first test.

Where will the first IND vs SA test take place?

The first IND vs SA test will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Who are test captains of India and South Africa?

Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma are the test captains of India and South Africa.

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Karan Rawat

Karan Rawat is a seasoned cricket writer with a deep passion for the game and over 5 years of experience covering everything that the game can offer. He loves to share the analysis, match reports, and player profiles and tries to bring stories to life with a unique blend of statistics and storytelling. Whether breaking down Test match tactics or capturing the drama of a T20 thriller, Karan's work connects fans with the soul of the sport.