The India vs South Africa Test series in November 2025 promises a high-stakes battle as two top red-ball teams clash in India for two Tests. The series, which is part of the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, begins on November 14 and runs until November 26, giving both teams a vital opportunity to pick up WTC points.
India, captained by Shubman Gill, field a well‑balanced squad mixing youth and experience. Key players like Rishabh Pant return, while the bowling attack features Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, alongside spin options in Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, come with a powerful pace battery and a trio of spinners (Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy), aiming to adapt to subcontinental conditions.
Schedule
1st Test – November 14 to November 18, 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 9:30 AM IST
2nd Test – November 22 to November 26, 2025
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (Guwahati’s first-ever Test)
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Live streaming of the series will be available on JioHotstar in India.
Team Squads
India
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), 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, and Akash Deep.
South Africa
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.
Conclusion
As the IND vs SA Test series unfolds in India, both teams face contrasting challenges. India will aim to make full use of its home conditions with a spin‑friendly attack and batting depth, while South Africa must rely on its pace attack and spin trio to navigate unfamiliar pitches. With WTC points at stake and two high-quality teams battling, the series promises tension, skill, and classic Test-match drama. If you wanna watch IND Vs SA live, scroll above and click on the link provided.
