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India vs South Africa LIVE HIGHLIGHTS 1st Test Day 1: Rahul-Sundar hold the fort; IND 37/1 at stumps

A major boost for India came in the form of Rishabh Pant's comeback from a foot injury that kept him out of action for three Tests.

IND vs SA 1st Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 1 in Kolkata today?

Young captain Shubman Gill will rely on experienced campaigners like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, while Rishabh Pant is set to return after a lengthy injury layoff.

IND vs SA: Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing in the Kolkata Test match?

South Africa entered the opening Test without their premier fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, who was sidelined due to a rib injury.

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

India have received a major boost with Rishabh Pant returning from the foot injury that sidelined him for three Tests.

India vs South Africa Head-to-Head stats in Test cricket over the years

Under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, the hosts aim to continue their impressive home record, especially after bouncing back strongly from a 2-2 draw in ENG and the rare 3-0 loss to NZ last year.

India vs South Africa 1st Test: Eden Gardens pitch report and key stats

Eden Gardens, historically known for its batting-friendly surfaces that occasionally offer assistance to spinners, may play differently this time.

Winning series in India would come close to WTC triumph: Temba Bavuma

Bavuma believes the current squad, unbeaten in a full-strength Test series since coach Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to challenge India and script a rare away series win.

Shubman Gill: Choosing between extra seamer and spinner remains tricky call

While Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj are certain starters, Akash Deep remains the third pace option in the squad.

Hopefully we have learned from the New Zealand series: coach Ten Doeschate

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is hoping that his batters have learnt lessons from the rare series-defeat at home against New Zealand last year as the hosts get ready to take on spin-heavy Proteas in the two-Test rubber, starting Friday. Armed with a potent spin attack, taking on South Africa seems like competing against a "subcontinent team", Ten Doeschate said, admitting that they need to get better at negotiating the challenge posed by tweakers. South Africa's recent Test series in Pakistan saw their spin quartet of Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy and Prenelan Subrayen take 35 wickets to draw the two-match series 1-1. "They have got four (three specialist) spinners at their disposal. Most likely they will play three and it is a little bit like playing against a subcontinent team," Ten Doeschate said during a media interaction ahead of the opening Test. The Proteas arrive with a balanced attack in both pace and spin. If Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen

Hungry to beat India in India: Maharaj targets historic Test win vs IND

South Africa, despite being among the most consistent Test sides globally, have struggled in India, losing their last two series in 2015 and 2019 without a single win.

In-form Dhruv Jurel to replace Nitish Reddy for India's 1st Test vs SA

The 24-year-old has been in exceptional touch, scoring four centuries in his last five first-class matches, including twin tons against South Africa 'A' in Bengaluru last week.

Mohd Siraj backs India's form ahead of crucial South Africa Test series

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj highlighted the importance of consistency and rhythm in what he called a crucial series for India's WTC campaign.

IND vs SA 1st Test: Dhruv Jurel likely to replace Reddy in Playing 11

Since the start of the home season, Jurel has scored 140, 1 and 56, 125, 44 and 6, and 132 and 127 not out, a run that includes three hundreds and a fifty in his last eight first-class innings

Dhruv Jurel makes his case for IND vs SA Tests with twin centuries vs SA-A

Jurel's twin centuries have put India A in a commanding position vs SA-A in the second Test in Bengaluru

Pacers put India A in control of 2nd unofficial Test vs South Africa A

The pace trio of Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammad Siraj (2/61) and Akash Deep (2/28) showcased exemplary control and use of bounce on a lively surface at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground

IND vs SA Tests: Full schedule, squad, match timings (IST), live streaming

The live streaming of the India vs South Africa Test series will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Ashes 2025-26: Full schedule, squads, match timings (IST), live streaming

The live telecast of the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on Star Sports Network for Indian fans

India A vs South Africa A 2nd Test playing 11, timings, live streaming

The live streaming of the 2nd Test between India A and South Africa A will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Pant returns as BCCI announces India's squad for South Africa Tests

Some notable names missing from India's squad are Prasidh Krishna, who was part of the last two Test series, while Mumbai batter Sarfaraz once again fails to find a spot in the 15-member squad

India squad for South Africa Tests: Pant set to return after injury layoff

Pant missed India's recent Test series against the West Indies while recovering from the injury he sustained during the fourth Test against England in Manchester.