The Indian cricket team is ready for the Test series against South Africa. South Africa won their first and last Test series in India in 1999; since then, the team has visited India 5 times but has never won a series. However, there is one record in favour of Temba Bavuma: he has never lost a Test as captain. This sets the stage for a strong contest. The first match of the 2-match series will be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Read on for the match timings, and details on which channel and app will broadcast and stream the match live.
Match Timing and Venue Details 🏟️
Detail
Information
Match
India vs South Africa, 1st Test
Dates
Friday, November 14 to November 18, 2025
Venue
Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
Toss Time (Day 1)
9:00 AM IST
Match Start Time (Daily)
9:30 AM IST
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details 📺
Detail
Platform
Live Broadcast (TV)
Star Sports Channel
Live Streaming (App/Website)
JioCinema app and website
Series Background
Temba Bavuma has captained South Africa in 10 Tests, with the team winning 9 and only 1 ending in a draw. It remains to be seen if Shubman Gill will become the first captain to defeat Bavuma and his team. Gill, for his part, led Team India to a 2-0 victory in his first home Test series as captain against the West Indies.
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