Between the two upcoming match test series India and South AfricaScheduled to begin on November 14 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 promises to be a highly competitive contest as part of the cycle. After the first Test in Kolkata, the teams will travel to Guwahati for the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium starting from November 22.
IND VS SA: Head-to-head records in Tests
Matches played: 44 | India won: 16 | South Africa won: 18 | Draws: Scorpio
All-time highs: Highest team total in IND-SA Tests
India’s top team against South Africa is a monumental one 643/6 announcedIn 2010, he succeeded in Eden Gardens. These innings proved to be the dominant Indian batting line-up on home soil and remained a benchmark for aggressive and disciplined batting against a quality South African bowling attack.
South Africa’s highest Test against India stands 620/4 announcedAs a home run centurion in 2010, it reflects his abilities to build a big innings.
Hard landings: Lowest team total in IND-SA tests
It was India’s lowest total against South Africa 66 in Durban in 1996, which highlighted the difficulties of the conditions faced by the Indian team at that time. Accordingly, it was South Africa’s lowest team against India 55 all In 2024 Even in Cape Town showing sensitivity in favorable conditions.
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These patterns of team collapse, intense competition and the influence of pitch conditions, weather conditions and pressure play a significant role in the unpredictable nature of Test cricket.
What to expect from HND 2025 test series?
India with a A particularly strong record at home at Eden Gardens and South Africa, the reigning world test champions, the series will come down to strategic battles to adapt to different pitch conditions, adapt to spin and pace bowling strengths and capitalize on home advantage or remnants under pressure.
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