India vs South Africa The first test will be played at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata from 14th November. Before this, Team India has suffered a big blow, the star all-rounder has been out of the first test. Team’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has revealed that Dhruv Jurel is certain to play in Kolkata. However, Rishabh Pant will also be in the playing 11, who will play his first international match after being injured in England.
Ryan ten Doeschate has confirmed that along with Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel will also play the first Test against South Africa. Jurel had scored his first Test century in the series against West Indies, he had played unbeaten centuries (132, 127) in both the innings of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A last week. He is in great form.
Nitish Kumar Reddy out of first test?
Nitish Kumar Reddy was injured during the Australia tour, there were questions about his fitness. Although he is a part of the Test squad, the assistant coach said that Jurel is certain to play, so Nitish will not be able to play the first Test. At the same time, a report has said that Nitish can be removed from the squad for the first test itself, he can play domestically.
India’s probable playing 11 for the first test
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa has not won a test series in India for 26 years
The South African cricket team won its first and last Test series in India in 1999. After this, Team India came to play the Test series 5 times, but could never win.
Talking about head to head in Test, there have been a total of 44 matches between the two. Team India has won 18 times and South Africa has won 10 times. 10 matches have ended in a draw.
India vs South Africa first test schedule
- date: 14 to 18 November, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
- Time: from 9:30 am
- Live broadcast: star sports network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App/Website.
