India will face South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the 1st Test of the South Africa tour of India 2025. This promises to be an exciting contest as India will look to assert its dominance at home against a formidable South African side.
South Africa arrived in India after recently levelling the two-Test series 1-1 in Pakistan, four months after they won the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s in June. Their last tour of the subcontinent before that was when they played two Tests in Bangladesh a year ago and won the series 2-0.
IND vs SA 1st Test Match Preview
Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host this crucial Test match. Based on Test matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average first-innings score of 229 runs. Recent statistics show that pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, having taken 124 wickets compared to just 36 by spinners in the last 5 test matches at this venue.
The venue statistics from the last 5 Tests reveal a bowling-friendly surface that offers significant assistance to pace bowlers. The pitch characteristics favor seam and swing bowling, making it challenging for batters to settle in.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs South Africa |
| Date | November 14th, 2025 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Tournament | South Africa tour of India 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a bowling-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 229 runs (first innings average in Tests) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers significant bounce and seam movement |
| Surface | Challenging batting conditions with exceptional assistance for pace bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Sunny with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Winning the toss and choosing to bat first could be crucial |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27°C with sunny conditions expected |
| Humidity | 38% – Low to moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 10 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Sunny conditions, favorable for pace bowling |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Eden Gardens suggests that winning the toss and batting first is generally preferred in Test matches. The team batting first can take advantage of the better batting conditions before the pitch deteriorates.
Injury Updates
No major injuries reported. Both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
Dream11 Team For IND vs SA
IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- IND beat SA by 7 wickets: IND – 153/10 (34.5) & 80/3 (12), SA – 55/10 (23.2) & 176/10 (36.5) (03 Jan, 2024 – 07 Jan, 2024)
- SA beat IND by an innings and 32 runs: IND – 245/10 (67.4) & 131/10 (34.1), SA – 408/10 (108.4) (26 Dec, 2023 – 30 Dec, 2023)
- SA beat IND by 7 wickets: IND – 223/10 (77.3) & 198/10 (67.3), SA – 210/10 (76.3) & 212/3 (63.3) (11 Jan, 2022 – 15 Jan, 2022)
- SA beat IND by 7 wickets: IND – 202/10 (63.1) & 266/10 (60.1), SA – 229/10 (79.4) & 243/3 (67.4) (03 Jan, 2022 – 07 Jan, 2022)
- IND beat SA by 113 runs: IND – 327/10 (105.3) & 174/10 (50.3), SA – 197/10 (62.3) & 191/10 (68) (26 Dec, 2021 – 30 Dec, 2021)
Related Reads:
Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (Captain) | Scored 423 runs in 5 matches |
| Ravindra Jadeja (Vice Captain) | Scored 426 runs and took 21 wickets in 5 matches |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Took 37 wickets in 5 matches |
| Shubman Gill | Scored 361 runs in 5 matches |
| Kagiso Rabada | Took 31 wickets in 5 matches |
Leave a Comment