India Set to Host South Africa in Multi-Format Cricket Series
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for an exciting home series against South Africa that promises thrilling action across all formats. Following their white-ball tour of Australia, Team India will play host to the Proteas for two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is in what will be a month-long cricket extravaganza starting November 14, 2025.
Complete Match Schedule and Venues
The series kicks off with the first Test match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14-18. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to morning sessions beginning at 9:30 AM IST. The action then moves to Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati for the second Test from November 22-26, maintaining the same start time.
The One-Day International series commences on November 30 with matches scheduled across three cities:
- 1st ODI: November 30 at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- 2nd ODI: December 3 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
- 3rd ODI: December 6 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
All ODI matches will begin at 1:30 PM IST, providing perfect afternoon entertainment for cricket fans.
The T20I leg of the tour features five matches across diverse venues:
- 1st T20I: December 9 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- 2nd T20I: December 11 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Chandigarh
- 3rd T20I: December 14 at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- 4th T20I: December 17 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- 5th T20I: December 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
All T20 internationals will be evening affairs starting at 7:00 PM IST under lights.
Team Squads and Player Comebacks
The Indian squad, led by Shubman Gill as captain, features a mix of experienced players and promising talent. Rishabh Pant serves as vice-captain while also keeping wickets, marking his continued comeback to international cricket. The batting lineup includes exciting talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and established names such as KL Rahul.
The bowling department boasts the experience of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, supported by spin options including Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar.
South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, sees the return of their skipper after he recovered from a calf injury sustained during the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2025. Bavuma missed the Pakistan series but has recently returned to action during South Africa A's tour.
The Proteas squad includes experienced campaigners like Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj, along with emerging talents such as Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs.
World Test Championship Significance and Broadcast Details
The Test series holds special importance as it forms part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. India enters this contest with confidence after recently whitewashing West Indies 2-0 at home and drawing against England in their previous away series.
South Africa, the defending world Test champions, arrive in India after drawing their two-match series against Pakistan 1-1. This sets up an intriguing contest between two quality Test sides.
Cricket fans across India can catch all the action live on Star Sports channels, which holds the official broadcasting rights for the series. For those preferring digital platforms, live streaming will be available on the JioStar app and website, ensuring no one misses out on the cricketing spectacle.
With multiple formats, diverse venues across India, and both teams fielding strong squads, the India vs South Africa series 2025 promises to deliver high-quality cricket entertainment for fans nationwide.
