India vs South Africa 1st Test LIVE Score: Bavuma opts to bat as Shubman loses toss again; Rabada out, Pant returns | Cricket
India vs South Africa 1st Test LIVE Score: Follow Latest Updates
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Shubman Gill suffered another setback at the toss as South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won it and elected to bat first. Rishabh Pant made his much-awaited return to the Indian side, boosting both the batting depth and wicketkeeping options. The Indian men’s team recovered well from a bruising series defeat at home to New Zealand last year as they thumped the West Indies in a pair of Test matches last month. However, the degree and difficulty of the challenge steps up as India tries to build a fresh streak of home dominance under the leadership of Shubman Gill. Next to visit are the World Test Champions, led by Temba Bavuma, as they tour India for the first time since 2019, aiming to maintain their strong run of form in 2025. It promises to be a challenge between two evenly matched teams as things get started in Kolkata, a venue which is in many ways India’s home of Test cricket, but one which is hosting a Test match for the first time in six years itself.…Read More
A lot for both teams to think about on a surface that is shaping up to be an excellent one for a game of cricket, with quality to burn on either side.
India vs South Africa Test matches head-to-head
India and South Africa have a tight record in their head-to-head contests, with the Proteas shading it by just two games at the time being. South Africa have won 18 Test matches, while India have won 16.
However, the story is very different when it comes to the recent past, particularly on Indian soil. In the last two tours, India have won 7 of the 8 matches, not losing a single one. They have also remained competitive in South Africa: in the two series held this decade, India have won 2 of the 5 matches against the Proteas, but haven’t been able to win a series there yet.
India vs South Africa playing XI
India have finalized a spin-heavy, all-rounder-focused XI for the upcoming Test, reflecting their flexible approach with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar anchoring the spin department. Rishabh Pant returns alongside Dhruv Jurel, with Nitish Kumar Reddy missing due to injury, further tipping the balance in favour of spin. Sai Sudharsan has been dropped to accommodate Axar Patel.
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa have named a largely familiar XI for the Test, but pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada is forced to miss out due to injury. Skipper Temba Bavuma returns to lead the side, while spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer will pose a threat to India with their contrasting styles. The rest of the lineup resembles the team that featured in the WTC final, with Aiden Markram and Bavuma expected to anchor the batting.
South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj.
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 1:
– Sai Sudharsan had to sit out as India decided to add spin depth in the line-up by including Axar Patel in the XI.
– Shubman Gill faced more bad luck at the toss as South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won and chose to bat first.
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Nov 14, 2025 9:30:02 AM IST
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India vs South Africa Live Score: Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton are in the middle to open the innings for South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah has the ball in hand. While Anil Kumble rings the ball at the Eden Gardens.
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India vs South Africa Live Score: Time for national anthems!
India vs South Africa Live Score: The players of both teams are out in the middle for the national anthems of their respective nations.
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India vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa Playing XI!
India vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa Playing XI – Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj
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India vs South Africa Live Score: India Playing XI
India vs South Africa Live Score: India Playing XI – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Nov 14, 2025 9:03:02 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: IND lose another toss, SA opt to bat first!
India vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma wins the toss and elects to bat first against India at Eden Gardens
Nov 14, 2025 8:49:11 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: SA looking to script history!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: While Lord’s remains the pinnacle of South Africa’s recent achievements, captain Temba Bavuma knows that a Test series win in India would carry immense significance. With their last triumph here dating back to 1999, a victory on subcontinent soil would be a historic milestone for the Proteas.
Nov 14, 2025 8:38:55 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: NKR released from squad for first Test!
India vs South Africa Live Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s Test squad and will join India A in Rajkot for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa A, beginning Thursday. Reddy’s spot in the Test XI will be taken by Rishabh Pant, who returns as keeper-batter, while Dhruv Jurel retains his place as a specialist batter.
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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: Proteas ready to live up to World Test champions tag
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: As reigning World Test champions, South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are eager to assert their dominance in the two-Test series against India starting Friday. Five months after their historic triumph at Lord’s, the Proteas arrive in India with confidence and a clear mission: to show that their WTC victory was well-earned and not a one-off achievement.
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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: India 3rd in WTC table!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: India, who have twice ended the World Test Championship as runners-up, currently sit third in the WTC standings. They come into this series following a hard-fought 2-2 draw in England and a commanding 2-0 home series win over the West Indies, showcasing a blend of resilience abroad and dominance on home soil.
Nov 14, 2025 8:08:17 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: Jurel expected to play as specialist batter!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test: With in-form Dhruv Jurel set to feature as a specialist batter, India’s middle order looks more settled and resilient. Jurel is expected to retain his spot in the playing XI, providing solidity and running between the wickets, while Rishabh Pant makes a much-anticipated return to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy. Pant’s inclusion adds firepower and experience behind the stumps, giving India a significant boost in both batting depth and wicketkeeping prowess ahead of the crucial Test series.
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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: SA pose a big spin threat!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: South Africa’s spinners—Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy—dominated their recent series against Pakistan, claiming 35 of the 39 wickets. Their formidable spin attack poses a significant challenge for India’s evolving batting lineup, which will face its first major test against quality spin in this phase.
Nov 14, 2025 7:48:26 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Rishabh Pant set to return!
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Rishabh Pant is set to return from injury, strengthening India’s middle order, while Dhruv Jurel will feature as a specialist batter. Washington Sundar adds both spin threat and batting depth, having topped India’s wickets in the New Zealand series.
Nov 14, 2025 7:38:54 AM IST
India vs South Africa Live Score: SA enter series after 1-1 draw vs PAK!
India vs South Africa Live Score: The Proteas enter this series buoyed by a 1-1 draw in Pakistan, achieved without the leadership of captain Temba Bavuma. Once famed for their pace attack, the reigning World Test champions now feature one of the most formidable spin line-ups in the game.
Nov 14, 2025 7:30:37 AM IST
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Mystery around Eden Gardens pitch!
IND vs SA Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: The Eden Gardens pitch has emerged as the centre of attention ahead of the clash. While India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and captain Shubman Gill have carried out several inspections, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly has reassured that it “won’t be a rank-turner.”
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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Hello and welcome
India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Hello and welcome to our live blog of 1st Test match between India and South Africa from Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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