IND vs SA 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in 1st Test

India will face South Africa in the first Test of the two-match series from Friday, November 14, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India and South Africa have played a total of 44 Tests against each other, with South Africa winning 18 out of the 44 games. In India, South Africa have won five out of 19 games. South Africa last won a Test series in India in 2000.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs South Africa, 1st Test:

1. Aiden Markram vs Jasprit Bumrah:

Aiden Markram has faced Jasprit Bumrah in seven Test matches so far. Markram has made 99 runs off 157 deliveries against Bumrah and has been dismissed twice.

2. Tristan Stubbs vs Ravindra Jadeja:

Tristan Stubbs will face Ravindra Jadeja for the first time in Test matches. Stubbs has faced Jadeja in one game each in T20I and IPL.

3. Shubman Gill vs Kagiso Rabada:

Shubman Gill has faced Kagiso Rabada in two Test matches so far. Gill has made 22 runs off 42 deliveries against Rabada and has been dismissed once.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Kagiso Rabada a key player to watch out for against India in the first Test?

A1: Rabada is the fourth-highest wicket-taker against India since his debut. He has taken 55 wickets in just 14 games at an average of 22.60. He has picked up nine wickets in India in six games and might be one of the key bowlers for the Proteas.

Q2: What strategies could South Africa use to challenge India in the first Test?

A2: The first hour at Eden Gardens can offer swing and seam. If South Africa bowls first, the bowlers must bowl fuller lengths to the Indian openers. The pitch tends to slow down by Day 2-3,and could bring Maharaj and Harmer into play. India’s bowling attack is world-class, but even they suffer if forced into long spells.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India vs South Africa clash in the first Test?

A3: Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar are the top all-rounders who could have a significant impact in the first Test between India and South Africa.

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