south africa vs india

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  South Africa are touring India in 2025–26. Wikipedia+2Cricbuzz+2

• The full tour includes:

  • 2 Test matches (part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27) Gujarat Titans IPL+1

  • Followed by 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is. Cricbuzz+1

• Test match schedule:

  • 1st Test: 14 Nov 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Gujarat Titans IPL+1

  • 2nd Test: 22 Nov 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Gujarat Titans IPL+1

🎯 Key Points & Preview

• Head-to-head (Tests): India and South Africa have played 44 Tests; India won 16, South Africa 18, and 10 ended in draws. Gujarat Titans IPL

• On Indian soil: India have the edge — out of 19 Tests at home vs South Africa, India have 11 wins, South Africa only 5. Gujarat Titans IPL

• South Africa are the reigning WTC champions, so this series carries extra significance for them. Hindustan Times+1

• Pitch & conditions note: For the first Test at Eden Gardens, reports suggest the surface may offer variable bounce and assist bowlers early on. Hindustan Times+1

✅ What You Should Know

• If you’re planning to watch, check local streaming/TV rights: In India: Star Sports / Jio Hotstar. Gujarat Titans IPL+1

• For Bangladesh (Dhaka) time zone, you’ll need to convert from IST (India Standard Time).

• Don’t miss: Toss, early sessions — likely crucial given the bowler-friendly hints for the pitch.

• Key players to watch:

  • India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice/captain, wicket-keeper). Gujarat Titans IPL+1

  • South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain) — looking to win in India. The Times of India+1

If you tell me which format (Test, ODI, or T20) or which team’s performance you’re most interested in, I can pull up detailed stats, prediction & full squad lists.