Archive · 14 Nov 2025
India vs South Africa: 1st Test Begins at Eden Gardens
The first cricket Test match between India and South Africa is starting in Kolkata on Thursday, November 14th.
This is a big game because South Africa are the current world champions of Test cricket.
India is hoping to win and continue their good record at home.
It's the first time these two teams are playing a Test match in India in a few years.
The match will be shown on TV and online.
The coin toss to decide who bats first will happen at 9 AM India time.
India is set to play South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series.
The match will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, starting on Thursday, November 14th.
This is the first Test series between India and South Africa on Indian soil since 2020.
India aims to continue their home Test winning streak and is considered a favorite for the 2027 World Test Championship.
South Africa are the current World Test Championship holders, with Temba Bavuma captaining the Proteas.
- Who
- Team India and South Africa
- What
- The first Test match of a two-match series.
- When
- Starting November 14 (Thursday), with the toss at 9 AM IST.
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Why
- To compete in the first Test of a series, with India aiming to extend home winning streaks and both teams vying for World Test Championship status.
India
South Africa
Series Objective
India
India aims to extend their home Test winning streak and is a favorite for the 2027 World Test Championship final.
South Africa
South Africa, the current World Test Championship holders, are making their return to captaincy in the longest format under Temba Bavuma.
Home vs Away Series History
India
India is looking to secure a win at Kolkata, having drawn their last away Test series against South Africa.
South Africa
This marks the first time the two teams are facing each other in the longest format on Indian soil since 2020.
- Match
- India vs South Africa, 1st Test
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Start Date
- November 14 (Thursday)
- Toss Time
- 9 AM IST
- Telecast
- Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming
- Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Sources
Ind vs SA, 1st Test: Eden Gardens toss to feature gold coin honouring Gandhi and Mandela
India vs South Africa Live Score 1st Test Day 1: Shubman Gill And Team Hope For Win Vs World Champions
India vs South Africa live streaming: How to watch IND vs SA 1st Test on TV and online
PIX: Bumrah sinks SA openers; India dominate session
First Test Scoreboard: Day 1, Lunch, IND vs SA
IND vs SA, 1st Test: Bumrah Mastery Floors SA Openers As India Seize Control; SA 105/3 at Lunch
