India vs South Africa Live Streaming Online: Test cricket returns to Kolkata after 6 years, know when the first Test match will start and where you can watch it.
The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is set to begin on Friday, November 14th. This will be Team India’s third Test series in the new cycle of the World Test Championship 2025-27, while defending champions South Africa’s second.
The series will begin at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where Test cricket is returning after six years. India last played a day-night Test here in 2019 against Bangladesh. This time, when the two teams clash with the red ball, this match will be even more special for cricket fans.
India and South Africa last clashed in a Test match at this ground in 2010. In that match, Team India, under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, won by a huge margin of one innings. It will be interesting to see whether Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, can replicate that performance.
India vs South Africa Live Streaming: What will be the timing of the first Test?
The toss for the first Test between India and South Africa will take place at 9:00 AM.
The first ball will be bowled at 9:30 AM.
Play will run from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM on all days of the series (including lunch and tea breaks).
India vs South Africa Live Streaming: Where can you watch the match on TV?
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports Hindi
For Hindi viewers, excellent commentary will be available on Star Sports Hindi.
India vs South Africa Live Streaming: Where can I watch the live streaming online?
If you want to watch the match on your mobile or laptop, online live streaming of this series will be available on the JioHotstar platform. Here, you can watch every day’s match live, as well as easily access highlights and scorecards.
Eden Gardens Test: Why is this match special for Team India?
Eden Gardens in Kolkata has always been a landmark in Indian cricket history. This pitch, which favors both fast and spin bowlers, is renowned for high scores and exciting matches.
Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, young players will get a chance, while the presence of senior players will strengthen the team. Furthermore, South Africa’s fast bowling will look to take full advantage of the current Eden conditions.
Trending cricket topics like WTC 2025, Test cricket comeback, and India vs South Africa highlights are also adding to the buzz surrounding this match.