The stage is set for a blockbuster home series as India national cricket team prepares to host South Africa national cricket team beginning 14 November 2025.
📅 Tour Format & Venues
- The tour opens with two Tests, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is. NDTV Profit+1
- 1st Test: Eden Gardens, Kolkata from Nov 14. The Economic Times+1
- 2nd Test: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati from Nov 22. The Economic Times
- ODIs and T20Is spread across Ranchi, Raipur, Visakhapatnam, Cuttack, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), Dharamsala, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. NDTV Profit+1
🧑✈️ Key Players & Stakes
- India will be led by captain Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy/keeper. The Times of India
- South Africa, the defending champions of the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship Final, enter with a point to prove in Indian conditions. ESPN Cricinfo
- For India this is a crucial home assignment — not just winning the series but accumulating points for the next cycle of the Test championship. The Economic Times+1
🎯 What to Watch
- Will India’s bench strength and home advantage translate into dominance, especially in the red-ball (Test) leg?
- How will South Africa adapt to Indian pitches, often favouring spin and slower conditions, given their pace-heavy bowling strength?
- The schedule is compact and demanding—two Tests, then three ODIs + five T20s within a little over a month. Managing injuries and fatigue will matter.
- Viewers can catch live telecast on the Star Sports network and stream via the Disney+ Hotstar platform in India. Cricket Addictor+1
✅ Why This Matters
This tour is more than just bilateral cricket—it’s a measure of depth, adaptability and strategy. With the World Test Championship in focus, every run, wicket and session has bigger implications. India, playing at home, has the chance to assert dominance; South Africa will aim to show resilience and mastery in unfamiliar conditions.
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