Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Bavuma to Captain South Africa in Test Series vs India
Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa's cricket team in a Test series against India.
He is back after recovering from a calf injury.
The team will play two matches in India.
David Bedingham was left out of the squad after a run of form.
The coach expects every player to contribute.
The team includes the players that competed against Pakistan.
The first match will be in Kolkata, the second match in Guwahati.
The series follows a 1-1 draw against Pakistan.
Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa in a Test series against India.
Bavuma returns after recovering from a calf injury.
The series will feature two matches in India.
David Bedingham is dropped from the squad.
The series follows a 1-1 series against Pakistan.
- Who
- South Africa and India's cricket teams
- What
- Upcoming Test series
- When
- November 2024
- Where
- Kolkata and Guwahati, India
- Why
- Test matches between the two nations
South Africa's Perspective
India's Perspective
Team Composition
South Africa's Perspective
Focus on the squad selected to compete.
India's Perspective
Anticipating a similar challenge in India
- Event
- South Africa vs. India Test Series
- South Africa Captain
- Temba Bavuma
- Series Matches
- 2
- Series Locations
- Kolkata, Guwahati (India)
- Bedingham's Replacement
- Batting Line-up
Sources
South Africa Test squad for India tour: Temba Bavuma returns as captain of 15-man team
South Africa announce Test squad for India tour
WTC champions South Africa announce squad for India Tests; has Bavuma returned? Check out team
Babar Azam returns to T20I squad against South Africa, eyes Rohit Sharma’s record - Telegraph India
Salman Agha hopes to have great T20I series against South Africa
Pakistan's T20I Captain Ahead Series Vs South Africa: 'Few Comebacks And New Faces As Well'
Temba Bavuma Returns As Captain As South Africa Name Strong Squad For India Test Series
Temba Bavuma back to captain South Africa for Tests in India
