After an intense white-ball tour of Australia, Team India now turns its attention to an exciting home series against South Africa, beginning November 14, 2025, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The multi-format series will feature 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is, promising over a month of high-voltage cricketing action across India.
India vs South Africa 2025 Series Overview
The much-awaited IND vs SA 2025 series marks the return of red-ball cricket on home soil as India prepares to take on the reigning World Test Championship (WTC) titleholders, South Africa. With crucial WTC points on the line, both teams will be aiming to start strong in the two-Test series.
Series Start Date: November 14, 2025
Host Country: India
Formats: 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
Teams: India vs South Africa
India vs South Africa 2025: Full Schedule and Venues
Test Series
- 1st Test – November 14–18, 2025
Eden Gardens, Kolkata - 2nd Test – November 22–26, 2025
Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
ODI Series
- 1st ODI – November 30, 2025
Ranchi - 2nd ODI – December 3, 2025
Raipur - 3rd ODI – December 6, 2025
Visakhapatnam
T20I Series
- 1st T20I – December 10, 2025
Cuttack - 2nd T20I – December 13, 2025
Mullanpur (Chandigarh) - 3rd T20I – December 16, 2025
Dharamshala - 4th T20I – December 19, 2025
Lucknow - 5th T20I – December 22, 2025
Ahmedabad
Match Timings
- Test Matches: Start at 9:30 AM IST
- ODIs: Start at 1:30 PM IST
- T20Is: Start at 7:00 PM IST
Key Highlights of the IND vs SA 2025 Series
- India’s first red-ball assignment after the Australia tour.
- Reverse swing and spin expected to play a major role at Eden Gardens.
- Crucial WTC points at stake for both teams.
- Exciting young talent and experienced stars to feature across all formats.
India Squad (Expected)
- Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel
- ODIs/T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar
Also Read: India vs Australia 5th T20I Highlights: Match Abandoned Due to Rain, India Win Series 2-1
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (App & Website)
- Highlights: Available on Hotstar and BCCI.tv
What to Expect
Fans can look forward to intense rivalries, world-class bowling duels, and plenty of entertainment as India faces South Africa across formats. With both teams eyeing supremacy in the WTC and building momentum ahead of future ICC tournaments, this series is set to be a cricketing spectacle.
Conclusion
The India vs South Africa Series 2025 promises a perfect blend of skill, strategy, and high-stakes cricket. From the historical Eden Gardens to the scenic Dharamshala, every venue will witness fierce competition between two cricketing powerhouses.
