Team India is all set for its next challenge, as the Shubman Gill-led side will take on the WTC 2025 Champions, South Africa, in a two-match Test series.
India registered a dominant 2-0 victory against the West Indies in their last home Test series and would be high on confidence to double it up against the Proteas.
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South Africa, on the other hand, last featured in red-ball cricket against Pakistan in a two-match series last month. The world champions went on to level the series 1-1.
In this article, we take a look at the full details of the date and session timings for the 1st India vs South Africa Test match.
When is the 1st Test between India and South Africa starting?
The first Test between India and South Africa will begin on Friday, November 14th and will run through Tuesday, November 17th
Where will the first Test between India and South Africa be played?
The first Test between India and South Africa will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The venue will host a Test match after 6 long years, having last hosted Bangladesh in 2019 in a pink-ball Test.
What are the session timings for the India vs South Africa 1st Test match?
The first Test match between India and South Africa will begin at 9:30 AM IST. Let's take a detailed look at the session timings for the match.
| Session | Timing (IST) |
| First session | 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Lunch | 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM |
| Second session | 12:10 PM - 02:10 PM |
| Tea | 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM |
| Third session | 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
How to watch the first Test between India and South Africa from India?
Indian cricket fans can watch the first Test between India and South Africa live on TV on the Star Sports Network. The match will also stream live online on the JioHotstar App and website.
| Country | TV Channel | Online Live Stream |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App and website |
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