The two-match Test series between India and South Africa begins today, Friday, November 14th. The first match of this series will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Indian team has remained unbeaten against South Africa in the 21st century. However, this time it will not be easy for India to defeat defending champions South Africa, as this team now appears to be very strong. The team boasts excellent batsmen and fast bowlers, as well as excellent spinners. However, Team India is no less, led by young Shubman Gill. Therefore, a very tough competition is expected between the two teams. Let us tell you the important facts related to this match before this match.
When and at what time will India vs South Africa 1st Test be played?
The first Test between India and South Africa will begin today, Friday, November 14th. The match will begin at 9:30 AM IST. Half an hour before that, at 9:00 AM, captains Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma will take the field for the toss and announce their respective playing elevens.
Where will India vs South Africa 1st Test be played?
India vs South Africa 1st Test will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
On which TV channel can you watch the live telecast of India vs South Africa 1st Test?
The India vs South Africa 1st Test will be broadcast live on various Star Sports channels. If you want to watch the match for free, you can watch it live on DD Sports. You must have a DD Free Dish connection. You can watch the online live streaming of India vs South Africa 1st Test on JioHotstar app and website.
India's squad
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Devdutt Padikkal, Akash Deep.
South Africa squad
Etemba Bavuma (captain), Dane Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brewis, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Zubayr Hamza, Wiaan Mulder.