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IND v SA Series 2025: India Will Host SA For All Format Crickets, Begins 14th November
Updated - 10-OCT-2025 7:28 IST
India will host South Africa in all formats of cricket in November. India will going to play 2 tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is. The series starts from the test matches from 14th to 18th November.
Key Points Of This Tour
- Guwahati landmark: The first-ever men's Test match will take place at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. For cricket in northeast India, this is a significant moment.
- Test Championship stakes: Both teams will be vying for points that are important for rankings and subsequent finals because the two Test matches are a part of the WTC 2025–27 cycle.
- Full cross-format tour: Both teams will put their squad depth, flexibility, and form to the test in all situations (long and short formats) thanks to the combination of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
- Major tournament preparation: For India in particular, this takes place after or coincides with other events, the Women's World Cup 2025.
India vs South Africa Series 2025- Full Schedule
|
Date |
Formate |
Venues |
|
14th to 18th November, 2025 |
1st Test Match |
Eden Garden, Kolkata |
|
22nd to 26th November, 2025 |
2nd Test Match |
Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati |
|
30th November, 2025 |
1st ODI |
JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
|
3rd December, 2025 |
2nd ODI |
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
|
6th December, 2025 |
3rd ODI |
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
|
9th December, 2025 |
1st T20I |
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
|
11th December, 2025 |
2nd T20I |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
|
14th December, 2025 |
3rd T20I |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
|
17th December, 2025 |
4th T20I |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
|
19th December, 2025 |
5th T20I |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Players & Teams to Watch
Given the fact that team announcements will be made closer to the tour, the following should be anticipated:
- Young players may be given opportunities, particularly in T20Is, as India is expected to field different combinations in Tests compared to white-ball events.
- South Africa will try to make an impression in foreign venues after some impressive recent Test and limited-overs performances.
- Since Guwahati is a new test location, crowd support, local conditions, and pitch behavior could all be unpredictable.
Challenges & What Could Decide the Series
- Pitch and conditions: In Indian subcontinental test cricket, spin is frequently preferred; seamers may receive early help, although flexibility is crucial.
- Home advantage: The majority of sites will be well-known to Indians; audience support should be helpful, particularly in cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi/Kolkata, and Guwahati.
- Workload and fitness: With hectic schedules, it will be essential to manage players' fitness, particularly for all-rounders and fast bowlers.
- Momentum and confidence: How teams conclude preceding tours or tournaments will impact confidence levels.