IND vs SA: Live streaming details, when and where to watch 1st test of India vs South Africa test series 2025

The first IND vs SA test will be played from November 14 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The Indian Cricket Team and South Africa Cricket Team are gearing up for the two-match test series, which will be part of the ICC Worlf Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27. The series opener will commence on Friday, November 14, which will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The series will also mark the return of Rishabh Pant after injury for India. The wicket-keeper batter showed a magnificent form in the test tour of England in July, and will aim for a similar performance against the Proteas at home. Prior to the test series, he impressed with his batting show in the unofficial test series against South Africa A.

Moreover, pacer Akash Deep also will be making a comeback to the side after missing the test series against the West Indies last month. With senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, he will share the responsibility of the pace department. Kuldeep Yadav, who was the highest wicket-taker in India’s last test series, will lead India’s spin attack.

Dhruv Jurel and Sai Sudharsan will be in focus in the series as both of them have earned opportunities in the test team this year and are aiming to cement their spots. Wicket-keeper batter Jurel, after his magnificent performance in the recently-concluded unofficial test series against South Africa A, is expected to play as a batter in the opening game.

It will be interesting to see whether Devdutt Padikkal, who has been retained in the squad, will get opportunities in the playing XI against South Africa. The Shubman Gill & Co. completed a clean sweep in their last test series, which was against the West Indies at home and will aim for a similar outing against South Africa.

Speaking about South Africa, they will witness the return of captain Temba Bavuma in the series. Due to a calf injury, he missed South Africa’s last test series, which was against Pakistan, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The visitors have named three spinners in their squad, with Keshav Maharaj leading the spin attack.

South Africa, the defending champions of the ICC WTC, will have a challenging campaign against India as the latter are widely known to dominate at home conditions. While India grab the third spot in ICC WTC 2025-27 points table with a win percentage (PCT) of 61.90, South Africa occupy the fifth spot with PCT of 50.0.

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in tests

Matches Played: 44

India (Won): 16

South Africa (Won): 18

Draws: 10

South Africa tour of India 2025 – IND vs SA 1st test, 14th November, Friday- 18 November, Tuesday | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM IST

Match: India vs South Africa, 1st test, India vs South Africa test series 2025

Match Date: November 14, 2025 (Friday) – November 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 9:30 AM IST / 4:00 AM GMT

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

When to watch IND vs SA 1st test? Timing details

The first test between India and South Africa will begin on November 14 (Friday). The encounter will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will start at 9:30 AM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes ahead of the start of the encounter at 9 AM IST.

Toss Timing – 9:00 AM IST / 3:30 AM GMT

How to watch IND vs SA 1st test in India?

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster India vs South Africa test series 2025 in India. Hence, Star Sports Channels will provide the live telecast of the match. JioHotstar app and website will provide the live streaming of the clash. Fans can visit these two platforms to enjoy the game.

Where to watch IND vs SA, 1st test? Country-wise TV, live streaming details

India: Star Sports / JioHotstar

England: Sky Sports

Ireland: Sky Sports

South Africa: SuperSport/ DStv app

USA: Willow TV

Canada: Willow TV

Australia: Fox Cricket/ Kayo Sports

New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ

Bangladesh: To be updated

Sri Lanka: To be updated

West Indies: To be updated

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