The stage is set for the ProteLalling Cricket season as the proteas side reached India for a multi-format series comprising of two tests, three Odis and a five-match T20 international series. This competition promises high stakes and tight competition with both teams looking to dominate in all formats.
Ind VS SA 2025: Test series
Following a clash at the Batsapara Stadium, Guwahati, Kolkata’s Test series is part of Guwahati starting November 22. ICC World Test Championshipis of great importance. Playing in familiar home conditions that offer spin-friendly pitches, India will rely heavily on a Balanced Bowling attack favored by Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Siraj and emerging talents. South Africa’s challenge will be to adapt world-class pacers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, supported by Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, to the subcontinental conditions quickly. Historically, India enjoys an advantage in home Tests, but South Africa’s talented squad has shown resilience and can severely test the hosts.
Ind VS SA: Odi series
The Odi leg started in Ranchi on November 30, followed by matches in Raipur and Visakhapatnam. With the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup on the horizon, both teams see this series as crucial preparation. India boasts of experienced batsmen like Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohlibacked by an all-round pace and spin bowling unit. South African counters like Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen and a strong bowling line-up focused on pace and accuracy. The holes are expected to be batting-friendly but offer a helping hand in the early questions, the shots being tactically crucial.
Ind VS SA 2025: T20I series
The T20I series covers five exciting fixtures across Cuttack, New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Indian fans have high hopes riding on established stars like Suryakumar Yadav and young sensation Abhishek Sharma, with a bowling attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, South Africa’s T20 squad is brimming with explosive talent with players like Reeza Hendricks and Corbin Bosch ready to challenge India’s depth and fitness. This segment offers opportunities to test the bench strength given the demanding schedule and the importance of the spinners for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Ind VS SA 2025: Complete Schedule
Test series
- 1st test: 14-18, 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 9:30 AM AM / 4:00 GMT
- 2nd test: 22-26, 2025 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 9:30 AM AM / 4:00 GMT
Odi series
- 1st Odi: 30 November 2025 | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 1:30 PM GMT / 8:00 AM GMT
- 2nd Odi: December 3, 2025 | Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 1:30 PM GMT / 8:00 AM GMT
- 3rd Odi: 6, 2025 | Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 1:30 PM GMT / 8:00 AM GMT
T20i series
- 1st T20I: 9th December 2025 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT
- 2nd T20I: 11 December 2025 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh | 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT
- 3rd T20I: 14th December 2025 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT
- 4th T20I: 17, 2025 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT
- 5th T20I: 19, 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT
Read: Suresh Raina to watch India’s stage performers in the Test series against South Africa
Ind VS SA 2025: Broadcast and live streaming details
- India: Star Sports, JioHotstar
- South Africa: Supersport
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- USA and Canada: Willow TV
- England: TNT sports
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
Read: India or South Africa? Sourav Ganguly shares his prediction for the 2025 test series
