Where to watch India vs South Africa 1st Test match: TV and live streaming details

The India vs South Africa Test series kicks off on Novemver 14 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with high stakes as both teams chase valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points. Shubman Gill leads a balanced Indian side that blends youth and experience, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provide top-order solidity while Rishabh Pant offers firepower and tactical batting. India’s bowling attack features Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to exploit pace-friendly patches, supported by Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja for spin options. 

South Africa counter with a potent pace battery led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, with Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma anchoring the batting. Dewald Brevis adds unpredictability, and veterans such as Keshav Maharaj provide craft in the middle overs. Pitch behaviour and weather will be decisive: Indian spinners may dominate if the surface turns, but early seam movement could tilt advantage toward the Proteas. Expect tactical battles, shifting momentum and duels that could decide series outcome.

Match Details

Match: India vs South Africa, 1st Test

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Start Time (India): 9:30 AM IST

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Where to Watch India vs South Africa series

Indian fans can catch all the action live via Star Sports channels on television or stream matches online on JioHotstar through OTTplay Premium. South Africa will rely on their experienced batting lineup and pace attack, while India will aim to leverage home conditions and form players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah.

With a mix of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, the series promises high-intensity cricket, offering fans thrilling encounters and key insights into both teams’ preparations ahead of major ICC events.

Head-to-head Stats:

The Test rivalry between India and South Africa has been one of the most competitive in modern cricket. Since their first meeting in 1992, the two sides have faced each other in 44 Test matches. Out of these, South Africa have won 18, while India have emerged victorious in 16, with 10 matches ending in draws. 

Historically, South Africa have dominated at home with pace-friendly conditions that suit their fast bowlers, whereas India have been far stronger in subcontinental conditions, where spin plays a crucial role.

India vs South Africa Squads 

India Test squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep. 

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