IND vs SA 1st Test Live Streaming: Where to Watch, Match Time & Full Squads

IND vs SA 1st Test Live Streaming: Where to Watch, Match Time & Full Squads:
The excitement is back at Eden Gardens as India and South Africa get ready for the opening Test
of their two-match series. The first ball will be bowled this Friday, and fans are expecting a
tough contest. Whenever these two sides meet in India, the matches usually turn into real battles
of patience and skill.

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This Test series also carries huge importance in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-
27 race. India started the cycle with a 2-2 draw in England and then dominated West Indies at
home with a 2-0 win. South Africa, the current WTC champions, opened their campaign with a
1-1 draw in Pakistan.

This tour is also special for the Proteas because they haven’t played a Test series in India since
2019 — a tour where they lost 3-0. Their last Test win in India came way back in 2010, so the
pressure is on Temba Bavuma’s side to break the long drought.

IND vs SA 1st Test: Match Details

Match Dates
The first Test will be played from 14 to 18 November 2025.
Venue
Eeden Gardens, Kolkata — a stadium known for legendary Test matches and massive crowds.
⏰ Match Time
 Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
 Toss: 9:00 AM IST
Where to Watch IND vs SA Live?
TV Broadcast
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. You can watch it on both SD and
HD channels.
Channel list includes:
 Star Sports 2 SD/HD
 Star Sports 2 Hindi SD/HD

 Star Sports Tamil SD/HD
 Star Sports Telugu SD/HD
 Star Sports Kannada SD/HD
Live Streaming
Online streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).

IND vs SA 2025 – Full Squads
India Squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK/VC), Dhruv
Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj,
Axar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy.

South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald
Brevis, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada,
Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Zubayr Hamza, Wiaan Mulder.
India vs South Africa 1st Test – Live Updates
(Day 1)
The series opener promises a thrilling start to India’s home season. Both teams are packed with
talent, and the first hour on Day 1 could set the tone for the rest of the match.
India’s Plan
India will look to continue their strong WTC run. With Shubman Gill leading the team, the focus
will be on batting deep and using home conditions well.
South Africa’s Challenge
For South Africa, this is a big opportunity. Bavuma returns to lead the Test side, and their young
players are eager to prove themselves in tough subcontinent conditions.
Predicted Playing XIs
India Predicted XI

 Yashasvi Jaiswal
 KL Rahul
 Sai Sudharsan
 Shubman Gill (C)
 Rishabh Pant (WK)
 Dhruv Jurel
 Ravindra Jadeja
 Washington Sundar
 Kuldeep Yadav
 Jasprit Bumrah
 Mohammed Siraj

South Africa Predicted XI
 Temba Bavuma (C)
 Aiden Markram
 Ryan Rickelton
 Tristan Stubbs
 Kyle Verreynne (WK)
 Dewald Brevis
 Zubayr Hamza
 Tony de Zorzi
 Corbin Bosch
 Wiaan Mulder
 Marco Jansen
 Keshav Maharaj
 Senuran Muthusamy
 Kagiso Rabada
 Simon Harmer

Kolkata’s Grand Welcome
The areas around Eden Gardens are buzzing with fans. Flags, banners, drums, and cheers — the
city is fully ready for five days of top-quality Test cricket.
Final Note
The India vs South Africa 1st Test is more than just the start of a series — it’s a clash between
two proud cricketing nations chasing important WTC points. Every session will carry weight,
and the pressure will only grow as the match progresses.
Stay tuned for live scores, session reviews, and full match highlights throughout the Test.