Kolkata: The South African cricket team has arrived in India for a highly anticipated series against Team India, featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20 matches. The series is set to begin on 14th November 2025.
After a challenging ODI series in Australia but a victorious T20 campaign, Team India enters this series with confidence. The Tests are crucial for the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, and South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, is eager to adapt to Indian conditions, even sending a South Africa-A side for practice matches.
Test Series Schedule
The 2-match Test series will kick off on 14th November at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The second Test will take place from 22nd November at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, marking the venue’s first-ever Test match. Both matches will be played for the Gandhi-Mandela Trophy, with a special commemorative coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi on one side and Nelson Mandela on the other, used for the toss.
- 1st Test: 14–18 Nov, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd Test: 22–26 Nov, Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
Test Match Timings: Toss at 9:00 AM, play starts 9:30 AM daily.
ODI Series Schedule
Following the Test series, a 3-match ODI series will be played:
- 1st ODI: 30 Nov, Ranchi
- 2nd ODI: 3 Dec, Raipur
- 3rd ODI: 6 Dec, Visakhapatnam
ODI Timings: Toss at 1:30 PM, play begins at 2:00 PM.
T20 Series Schedule
The 5-match T20 series will commence on 9th December, serving as a key warm-up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026:
- 1st T20: 9 Dec, Cuttack
- 2nd T20: 11 Dec, Chandigarh
- 3rd T20: 14 Dec, Dharamsala
- 4th T20: 17 Dec, Lucknow
- 5th T20: 19 Dec, Ahmedabad
T20 Timings: Toss at 7:00 PM, play starts shortly after.
Where to Watch LIVE
All matches of the India vs South Africa 2025 series will be broadcast live on Star Sports, and Jio-Hotstar app & website will provide live streaming.
Cricket fans can expect a thrilling contest across formats as India and South Africa battle for supremacy on Indian soil.
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