India Vs South Africa Test Series 2025: The last match of the ongoing 2-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played from November 22 to November 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In this match, everyone’s eyes will be on the dreaded fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. If Bumrah is successful in taking 5 wickets in the second test, then he will join the list of top-10 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in Test cricket for India. At present, Bumrah is at number 11 in terms of taking most wickets in Test cricket for India.

Bumrah can break Javagal Srinath’s record

Jasprit Bumrah had performed brilliantly with his bowling in the Kolkata Test and if the same bowling rhythm is seen in the second Test also, then Bumrah will leave behind former fast bowler Javagal Srinath in terms of taking the most wickets in Test cricket. Srinath played a total of 67 Test matches for India between 1991 and 2002, in which he managed to take 236 wickets in 121 innings at an average of 30.49.

Whereas Bumrah has taken 232 wickets for India in 97 innings of 51 Test matches since 2018 at an average of 19.54. If Bumrah succeeds in taking 5 wickets in the next match against South Africa, he will leave Srinath behind.

Jasprit Bumrah’s test career

Team India’s experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has played a total of 51 matches for India so far. Who has taken 232 wickets in 97 innings at an average of 19.54. In Test cricket, he has the feat of taking 5 wickets 16 times and 4 wickets 7 times. His best bowling performance is of taking 6 wickets for 27 runs in an innings.

Top 10 bowlers who took most wickets in Tests for India

1. Anil Kumble – 619

2. Ravichandran Ashwin – 537

3. Kapil Dev – 434

4. Harbhajan Singh – 417

5. Ravindra Jadeja – 342

6. Ishant Sharma – 311

7. Zaheer Khan – 311

8. Bishan Singh Bedi – 266

9. Bhagwat Chandrashekhar – 242

10. Javagal Srinath – 236

11. Jasprit Bumrah – 232

Indian batsmen had a shameful performance in the first Test played in Kolkata, due to which Team India lost by 30 runs despite chasing the target of 124 runs. The Eden Gardens pitch has also come under question, where there was no help for the batsmen. Temba Bavuma has maintained the record of never losing under his captaincy, whereas this morning it seemed that Team India will win this match easily.

Team India had a lead of 30 runs in the first innings, whereas in the second innings, South Africa’s 7 wickets had fallen at 91 runs. When the match started today, South Africa had a lead of only 63 runs, then captain Temba Bavuma along with Corbin Bosch made a partnership of 44 runs and took the lead beyond 100. Bavuma was the only batsman to score a half-century in this match, he was unbeaten on 55 when South Africa was all out for 153 runs in the second innings.

Team India could not achieve the target of 124

The target in front of India was not very big, but the beginning in the second innings was very bad. In the very first over, Marco Janson sent Yashasvi Jaiswal to the pavilion at zero and then in the third over, KL Rahul was sent to the pavilion at the score of 1. Washington Sundar remained at one end, but no one could support him at the other end. Dhruv Jurel was out after scoring 13 runs, Rishabh Pant was out after scoring 2 runs. India got the fifth blow in the form of Ravindra Jadeja, when the score was 64 runs.

Washington Sundar’s struggle also ended in the 31st over, he was dismissed by Aiden Markram. Sundar scored 31 runs, which was the highest score of this innings. Akshar Patel played a fast innings in the end, but while attempting the same, he was caught out. He scored 26 runs in 17 balls.

BCCI issued an official statement on Shubman Gill’s injury and said that he is in the hospital. Gill has been ruled out of the first Test being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, now Rishabh Pant is taking over the captaincy in his place. Let us tell you that Gill felt neck pain while batting on the second day of the Test, after which he retired hurt and walked out of the field.

BCCI’s official statement on Shubman Gill’s injury

BCCI said in its statement, “On the second day of the ongoing Test match against South Africa in Kolkata, captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury. After the end of the day’s play, he was taken to the hospital for examination. Currently he is in the hospital. He has been ruled out of the first Test. The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor him.”

Update

Captain Shubman Gill had a neck injury on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of the day’s play.

He is currently under observation in the hospital. He will take no further part in the… pic.twitter.com/o7ozaIECLq

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 16, 2025

Team India in strong position

In the Kolkata Test, Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat first. South Africa was reduced to 159 runs in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah took 5 wickets in the first innings. Although Team India could get a lead of only 30 runs in the first innings, the team was all out for 189 runs. KL Rahul (39) scored the most runs for India in the first innings. Simon Harmer had taken 4 wickets.

On the second day, Ravindra Jadeja bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets in the second innings of South Africa. By the end of the second day’s play, South Africa had scored 93 runs, but lost 7 wickets. It remains to be seen how much target South Africa gives to India, as per the situation till now, Team India has the upper hand.

The first Test between India and South Africa is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat first. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram made a steady start, both making half-century partnerships for the first wicket. This partnership was broken by Jasprit Bumrah, he dismissed both the openers in two consecutive overs. After this, Kuldeep Yadav made Temba Bavuma his victim, but before this ball, Rishabh Pant had predicted this wicket.

How did Temba Bavuma get out?

Temba Bavuma was caught out on the last ball of the 16th over. Kuldeep Yadav bowled the ball on the leg side, which Bavuma tried to defend. The ball took the inside edge of the bat and went into the hands of Dhruv Jurel standing in the leg slip. After this, the replays showed that Pant had predicted the wicket one ball earlier, he had also told how Bavuma could play.

What did Rishabh Pant say?

It was shown in the live match that one ball earlier, Rishabh Pant was alerting the fielders standing on the leg side that a catch could come. He had said that Bavuma will play sweep, he may be caught on the leg side. Although Bavuma did not sweep, the ball was caught on the leg side, which was caught by Jurel.

Rishabh Pant was alerting all leg side fielders for Bavuma
Next ball – Bavuma Out

Top notch game sense by Pant pic.twitter.com/8uCjzBwqkd

— (@rishabhhive) November 14, 2025

South Africa scored 105 runs in the first session

In the first session of the first day of the Kolkata Test, South Africa scored 105 runs losing 3 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed both the openers Aiden Markram (31) and Ryan Rickelton (23). After this Kuldeep dismissed Bavuma.

The first Test between India and South Africa is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat first. A surprising news came from the toss that Sai Sudarshan was not playing, then the question in everyone’s mind was who would bat at number three? Then when the playing 11 sheet came, it was realized that head coach Gautam Gambhir was doing a new experiment.

Temba Bavuma told at the toss that his main fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is not playing today due to rib injury. After losing the toss, Shubman Gill said, “It seems that now I will win the toss only in the final of the World Test Championship.” He expressed hope that the pitch will be helpful for fast bowlers in the opening day.

New experiment at number three

Rishabh Pant, who was injured in England, has returned, but the other wicket-keeper batsman Dhruv Jurel is also a part of the playing 11. Nitish was already out. The fans already knew all this, but the absence of Sai Sudarshan surprised the fans.

All-rounder Washington Sundar has been placed at number three in the playing 11 sheet. It remains to be seen how this new experiment of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill will be. Let us tell you that KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal start the innings for India. Captain Gill comes at number four.

4 spinners in India’s playing 11

Talking about bowling combination, today Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj are playing as 2 fast bowlers, but there are 4 players as options for spinners. Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are playing as spinners all-rounders along with Washington Sundar. Kuldeep Yadav is also included in the playing 11.

India’s playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Shubman Gill came to the press conference on Thursday before the first test between India vs South Africa starting from Friday in Kolkata, where he said that this test will be competitive. He said for the visiting team that it is a good team and we have to play the World Test Championship final and in that respect this is an important series.

Shubman Gill said, “We have two Tests in this series, this is an important series to play the World Test Championship final. South Africa is a very good team, they are the winners of the World Test Championship. We know that it will not be easy for us, difficult situations will come but I think as a team we have shown that whenever difficult situations have come, we have handled them very well.”

Shubman Gill spoke about the pitch of Eden Gardens

Gill further said, “As far as the wicket is concerned, it looks like a typical Indian wicket. And it is going to be a very good match.”

Gill was asked in the press conference that you are coming from another country now, the weather is changing, the format is also changing. On this, Gill said, “Of course, coming from another country and playing another format here in 3-4 days is not that easy. Mentally, it is more challenging. The time zone in Australia was different, so it takes time for the body to adapt to it. As a cricketer, you know that all these challenges will come, how you handle it, this is what tells your greatness.”

Gill further said, “According to the way they have played the last series, they have come out with a draw. It is difficult for any country when they come and play in Asia and they are doing well. That is why they are the World Test Championship champions, this will be a good series.”

India and South Africa squad

India: Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa: Dewald Brewis, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony De Jorji, Tristan Stubbs, Zuboor Hamza, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Marco Janssen, Senuran Muthusamy, Willem Mulder, Kyle Vergne (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer.

The Indian cricket team is ready for the test series against South Africa. South Africa won the first and last Test series in India in 1999, after that the team came to India 5 times but could never win the series. However, one record is also in Temba Bavuma’s favour, he has never lost a Test as captain. That means the competition will be strong, the first match of the 2-match series will be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Know the timing of the match along with which channel it will be telecast live and on which app the live stream will be.

Temba Bavuma has played 10 tests as captain, out of which South Africa has won 9 and only 1 match has ended in a draw. It remains to be seen whether Shubman Gill will become the first captain who defeats Bavuma and team. Talking about Gill, he played his first home Test series as captain against West Indies, which Team India won 2-0.

When and what time will the India vs South Africa 1st Test start?

The first Test between India and South Africa will be played from Friday, 14 November to 18 November. The toss will take place at 9 am on the first day, matches will start at 9:30 am each day.

Where will India vs South Africa 1st Test be played?

Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.

On which channel will the India vs South Africa 1st Test be telecast live?

India vs South Africa first test will be telecast live on Star Sports channel.

On which app to watch India vs South Africa first test?

Live streaming of the first Test between India and South Africa will be on JioHotstar app and website.

India vs South Africa 1st test squad

Team India: Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa: Dewald Brewis, Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony De Jorji, Tristan Stubbs, Zuboor Hamza, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Marco Janssen, Senuran Muthusamy, Willem Mulder, Kyle Vergne (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer.

IND vs SA Test Series Date And Time: South African team is coming on India tour. On this tour, 2 Test, 3 ODI and 5 T20 matches will be played between India and South Africa. South Africa’s tour of India is going to start from Friday, November 14, when the first test match will be played between the two teams. The command of India’s Test team will be with Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant is going to make a comeback in this test series. Earlier, Pant was made the captain of India A in the match being played against South Africa A.

India vs South Africa Test Series

The Test series between India and South Africa will start from 14th November, which will continue till 26th November. The first match will be played in Kolkata and the second match in Guwahati.

• The first Test match between India and South Africa will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata from November 14 to November 18. According to Indian time, this match will start at 9:30 am.
• The second match of this test series will be played between 22nd November to 26th November, which will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This match will start at 9 am Indian time.

Team India will also play ODI and T20 series

After the two-match Test series between India and South Africa, a series of three ODIs and five T20 matches will also be played.

• The first match of the ODI series will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. This match will start at 1:30 pm.
• The second ODI will be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This match will also start at 1:30 pm.
• The last match of this series will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This match will start at 1:30 pm.

t20 series

• 1st T20- 9 December, Cuttack
• Second T20- 11 December, New Chandigarh
• 3rd T20- 14 December, Dharamshala
• Fourth T20- 17 December, Lucknow
• Fifth T20- 19 December, Ahmedabad

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