India vs South Africa Highlights 2025 – 1st Test Day 1
Date: November 14, 2025
India vs South Africa Highlights today. Friday 14-11-2025, South Africa tour of India 2025. The opening Test was played at the historic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
South Africa were bundled out for 159 runs in 55 overs in their first innings. Aiden Markram scored 31, and Rickelton added 23, showing composure against India’s fiery new-ball attack. Wiaan Mulder made 24, Tony Zorzi added 24, Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 15 off 74 balls, and Kyle Verreynne chipped in with 16 off 36 deliveries.
Despite several batters getting starts, none could convert them into a big innings. India’s bowling was exceptional—Jasprit Bumrah starred with 5 wickets for 27 runs in just 14 overs. Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each, while Axar Patel picked up one scalp.
Toss
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
India Playing XI
Jaiswal, Rahul, Sundar, Gill (c), Pant (wk), Jadeja, Jurel, Patel, Yadav, Bumrah, Siraj.
South Africa Playing XI
Markram, Rickelton, Mulder, Bavuma (c), Zorzi, Stubbs, Verreynne (wk), Jansen, Bosch, Harmer, Maharaj.
Head to Head – Tests
- Total: 44
- India Won: 16
- South Africa Won: 18
ICC Test Team Rankings
- India: 4th
- South Africa: 3rd
Form Guide (Last Five Tests)
- India: WWWLW
- South Africa: WLWWW
Match Details
Event: South Africa tour of India 2025
Match Timings: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM Local
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney, Rod Tucker
TV Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Match Referee: Richie Richardson
Reserve Umpire: Jayaraman Madanagopal
Match Number: Test no. 2606
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