08:33 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Who will sit on the bench Sudarshan or Kuldeep?
The biggest question is who will bat at number three. Sai Sudarshan has got a chance, but he has not been able to perform solidly. In such a situation, the team management can send in-form Jurel to bat at number three. The responsibility of opening will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul only. At the same time, the captain himself will bat at number four. Pant is certain to come at number five. In such a situation, Sudarshan may have to sit on the bench.
08:32 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Four spinners can play, 3 all-rounders among them
In this situation four spinners can also play. Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar can also bat solid in the lower order. With this, India will have batting options till number eight. Also, Kuldeep Yadav can be played as the fourth spinner. Apart from this, two fast bowlers can play in the form of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. Gill also described Axar, Jadeja and Sundar as the strength of the Indian team in the press conference on Thursday. In such a situation, the possibility of him playing is strong. If India goes with Sudarshan, they will have to reduce one spinner. Or an additional fast bowler will get a chance in place of the fourth spinner. Spinners get help in Kolkata. In such a situation, there is a possibility of four spinners playing.
08:32 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: South Africa team balanced
After winning the World Test Championship, the South African team captained by Temba Bavuma now wants to start the winning streak in India also. After a long time the team has a completely balanced bowling unit. It includes three leading spinners along with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer and Senuran Muthusamy can be seen playing. The team’s batting is also strong.
08:31 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Bavuma and important players of the team fit
After recovering from injury, Bavuma recently scored a classic fifty against India ‘A’, which indicated that his form is back. Coach Conrad described him as the most reliable batsman of the team. South Africa’s confidence has increased even more after the 1-1 draw against Pakistan last month. Now they are looking for that historic win, which they have never achieved in India since 1991. It is also worth noting that under the captaincy of Bavuma, the South African team is invincible till now, that is, it has not lost any test.
08:31 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: How will the pitch be?
The pitch curators have prepared a black-soil pitch for the first Test, which is expected to provide seam movement in the first two days and help the spinners later on. The impact of spin may increase as the crack gradually develops on this pitch.
08:31 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA 1st Test Live Score: Kolkata conditions will make the test interesting
The conditions in Kolkata can prove to be very interesting for the bowlers in this November season. The ball may swing due to slight moisture in the air in the morning session, while from the third day onwards the pitch will start breaking up and help the spinners. Under the captaincy of Gill, India would like to take an early lead, while the Bavuma brigade will enter the field with the intention of changing history.
08:25 AM, 14-Nov-2025
IND vs SA Live Score: First Test between India and South Africa, toss in a short time, doubt over Kuldeep’s play!
Hello! Welcome to the live blog of Amar Ujala. The first test between India and South Africa is going to start from today. This match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Team India would like to win this two-match Test series and strengthen its claim in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
