South Africa tour of India 2025 | India vs South Africa | 1st Test | Match Preview – Who Will Win IND vs SA?

India vs South Africa- 1st Test | Match Preview

The South Africa tour of India 2025 begins with the first Test at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9:30 AM IST. Both teams are ready for a thrilling start to this much-awaited series.

Team India, led by Shubman Gill, will look to begin the series strong at home. The top order includes KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal, who can give India solid starts. The middle order, with Rishabh Pant (wk), Sai Sudharsan, and Dhruv Jurel (wk), adds depth and reliability.

All-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar bring balance, while the pace trio Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep lead the bowling attack with Kuldeep Yadav’s spin as backup.

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will aim to challenge India on their home turf. The batting lineup includes Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, and Ryan Rickelton, while Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne strengthen the middle order.

All-rounders Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, and Senuran Muthusamy give balance, and the bowling attack features Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and Simon Harmer, making it a well-rounded side.

Expert Prediction: India are favorites with a 70% chance of winning, South Africa, however, have a 30% chance.

Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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