India vs South Africa 1st Test playing 11, timings, live streaming

After a successfull T20I assignment Down Under, Team India are all set to switch formats again and face World Test champions South Africa in a 2-match Test series with the 1st Test starting today at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first on the day.  Shubman Gill and co. would be looking to do well on home soil at a venue which is hosting a Test match after 6 years.  Check IND vs SA 1st Test Day 1 LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here

 

Pant Returns, Reddy Misses Out

 

 

India have received a major boost with Rishabh Pant returning from the foot injury that sidelined him for three Tests. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batter is set to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI that defeated West Indies in Delhi. Rising star Dhruv Jurel, fresh off twin centuries against South Africa ‘A’ in Bengaluru, is expected to feature as a specialist batter, a move assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate all but confirmed.

 

Buoyed by their recent World Test Championship (WTC) triumph, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa enter the opening Test against India, starting Friday, with renewed confidence and optimism. For the first time in years, the Proteas boast a well-rounded bowling attack, featuring a potent spin trio of Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy, perfectly complementing their pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada. This balance has prompted curators to prepare a black-soil surface expected to assist both seamers and spinners without turning into a rank turner.  Both teams also welcome crucial players returning from injury. Bavuma, hailed by coach Shukri Conrad as South Africa’s best batter, marked his recovery from a calf issue with a composed fifty for the ‘A’ team against India recently. In his absence, South Africa held Pakistan to a 1-1 draw last month and now aim to end their long winless streak in India, at the same venue where their post-apartheid cricket journey began in 1991

 

At this time of year, conditions in Kolkata are likely to aid movement through the air late in the day and offer some seam assistance each morning. While early turn might be modest, spinners could come into play from Day Three onward, setting the stage for a captivating contest between India’s established Test unit and the reigning world champions. 

 

 

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Playing 11 

India Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

 

South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(w), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj

 

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Full squad

 

India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep

 

South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne.

 

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Live streaming and telecast details

 

When will the 1st Test between India and South Africa begin?

The first India vs South Africa Test will kick off on Friday, November 14.

 

What will be the venue for the 1st Test between India and South Africa?

The 1st Test between India and South Africa will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

 

What time will the toss for the 1st Test between India and South Africa take place?

The toss for the 1st Test between India and South Africa will take place at 9 AM IST.

 

What time will the 1st Test between India and South Africa begin?

The 1st Test between India and South Africa will begin at 9:30 AM IST.

 

Where to watch the live telecast of the 1st Test between India and South Africa in India?

The live telecast of the 1st Test between India and South Africa will be available on the Star Sports network in India.

 

Where to watch the live streaming of the 1st Test between India and South Africa in India?

The live streaming of the 1st Test between India and South Africa will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.