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IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (1st Test), Eden Gardens November 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – Best GL/SL Team, Pitch, Weather

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IND vs SA 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Today, 14th Nov 2025: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as India (IND) takes on South Africa (SA) in the 1st Test of the South Africa Tour of India 2025. The match is scheduled at Eden Gardens on November 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM IST.

IND vs SA 1st Test Details

Team India (IND) vs South Africa (SA)
Competition South Africa Tour of India 2025
Date & Time November 14, 2025, 9:30 AM
Venue Eden Gardens
Live Stream Jio Hotstar
Scorecard IND vs SA Live Score

IND vs SA Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records

This is the opening match of the two-Test series. India is playing at home and is aiming for a strong start in the World Test Championship cycle.

Matches  IND Won SA Won Draw
44 16 18 10

South Africa holds a slight overall advantage. However, when playing in India, the hosts have a much better record, winning 11 of the 19 Tests played there.

India Team News & Analysis

India is playing at its traditional strength—at home. They are under a new captain, Shubman Gill and have a good mix of experienced and young players.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is back in the team after recovering from an injury. His powerful batting will give the team a massive boost. Dhruv Jurel is also expected to play as a specialist batter due to his excellent form.

India’s bowling is strong with the world-class pace of Jasprit Bumrah and the quality of their spinners, led by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. These players will use the turning pitches to their advantage.

South Africa Team News & Analysis

South Africa is the current World Test Champion. They recently drew a Test series in Pakistan and are aiming to win their first Test series in India in 25 years.

Captain Temba Bavuma is back in the team after recovering from an injury. He is seen as their most important batter and will lead the middle order.

For the first time, South Africa has a very strong spin attack featuring Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, and Senuran Muthusamy. They will try to challenge India on the turning pitches.

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is their main weapon and will try to take early wickets with his speed.


IND vs SA Probable Playing XI & Key Players

IND Probable XI SA Probable XI
  1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
  2. KL Rahul
  3. Sai Sudharsan
  4. Shubman Gill (C)
  5. Rishabh Pant (WK)
  6. Dhruv Jurel
  7. Ravindra Jadeja
  8. Washington Sundar
  9. Kuldeep Yadav
  10. Jasprit Bumrah
  11. Mohammed Siraj
  1. Aiden Markram
  2. Tony de Zorzi
  3. Zubayr Hamza
  4. Temba Bavuma (C)
  5. Ryan Rickelton
  6. Kyle Verreynne (WK)
  7. Wiaan Mulder / Marco Jansen
  8. Keshav Maharaj
  9. Senuran Muthusamy / Simon Harmer
  10. Kagiso Rabada
  11. Corbin Bosch

Key Players For India

  • Top Batters: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant
  • Top Bowlers: Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah

Key Players For South Africa

  • Top Batters: Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram
  • Top Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj

IND vs SA Pitch Report & Weather update for Eden Gardens

Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Eden Gardens traditionally TEST reads as steady but not extravagant for pacers, fair for batters, with average purchase for spinners.

Category Details
Pitch Condition Slow
Batting Condition Average
Pace Bowling Condition Average
Spin Bowling Condition Average

IND vs SA Player Stats & Record for Eden Gardens

India vs South Africa 1st Test Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2025

India vs South Africa 1st Test Dream11 Team Prediction Today's Match 2025


India vs South Africa Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today’s Match

For Small League

Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill will be good options.

For the Grand League

Players like KL Rahul, Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, and Temba Bavuma will be good differential picks.

Player Name Avg Fpts Total Runs Total Wk Recent Runs Recent Wk
Wiaan Mulder (ALL) 257.2 586 9 17,367,164,33,5 0,3,4,1,1
Corbin Bosch (ALL) 253.67 217 15 0,136,81 5,5,5
Rishabh Pant (WK) 221.6 580 0 54,83,90,252,101 0,0,0,0,0
Simon Harmer (BOWL) 205.5 35 13 2,33 8,5
Ravindra Jadeja (ALL) 204.4 426 13 0,104,62,127,133 4,4,0,4,1
Senuran Muthusamy (ALL) 199.5 174 20 89,17,0,68 0,11,4,5
Temba Bavuma (BAT) 198.8 606 0 102,106,71,144,183 0,0,0,0,0

FAQ – IND vs SA Quick Summaries

Which are the Key Players For India (IND) vs South Africa in 1st Test?

Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah will be the key players for Team IND.

Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA) vs India (IND) in 1st Test?

Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj will be the key players for Team SA.

What’s the pitch report and weather update for Eden Gardens?

The Eden Gardens pitch is balanced, aiding pacers with swing early and spinners from day three. The weather is clear and sunny with no chance of rain for the entire match.

Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s IND vs SA 1st Test match?

Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill will be good options for C/VC.


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