India will host South Africa from November 14 to December 19, 2025, for a full-format cricket series featuring two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
The South Africa Tour of India 2025 brings together two top sides for an important part of the international season.
The tour will help both teams sharpen their form and combinations ahead of upcoming ICC events. Each format adds its own importance, giving players a stage to perform on under different conditions.
Here’s a full preview of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 — schedule, squads, venues, and where to watch live.
South Africa Tour of India 2025 Schedule and Venues
Have a look at the complete schedule of the South Africa Tour of India 2025, including match format, date, time, and venue details.
| Format | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1st Test | 14–18 Nov 2025 | 9:30 AM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Test | 2nd Test | 22–26 Nov 2025 | 9:30 AM | ACA Stadium, Guwahati |
| ODI | 1st ODI | 30 Nov 2025 | 1:30 PM | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| ODI | 2nd ODI | 3 Dec 2025 | 1:30 PM | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| ODI | 3rd ODI | 6 Dec 2025 | 1:30 PM | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| T20I | 1st T20I | 9 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| T20I | 2nd T20I | 11 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| T20I | 3rd T20I | 14 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| T20I | 4th T20I | 17 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| T20I | 5th T20I | 19 Dec 2025 | 7:00 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Until the South Africa Tour of India 2025 begins, you can catch the ongoing South Africa A Tour of India live on Star Sports or JioHotstar.
South Africa Squad for India Tour 2025
Cricket South Africa has announced the squad for the India Tour 2025, with Temba Bavuma leading as captain across all formats.
Here are the full squad details of the South Africa Squad:
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Temba Bavuma (Captain), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Aiden Markram |
| All-rounders | Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder |
| Wicketkeepers | Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne |
| Bowlers | Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada |
Probable India Squad for South Africa Tour of India 2025
The BCCI is yet to announce India’s official squad for the South Africa Tour of India 2025, but a few names look certain.
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant are expected to be a part of the Test squad.
For the ODIs starting November 30, Shubman Gill is likely to captain, with KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav also in contention.
With Shreyas Iyer recovering from injury, replacements such as Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, or Sanju Samson may join the ODI side. T20 selections are expected to stay mostly similar.
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have met in 44 Tests and 94 ODIs so far, with both teams earning strong results across all formats.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | South Africa Wins | Draw/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 44 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
| ODIs | 94 | 40 | 51 | 3 |
| T20Is | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
South Africa leads the Test record with 18 wins, while India is close behind with 16 wins. In ODIs, South Africa stays ahead with 51 victories compared to India’s 40.
India turns the tables in T20Is, winning 14 matches to South Africa’s 11. Over the past few years, India has been stronger at home, adapting well to local pitches and conditions.
South Africa’s success often comes in away games, but India’s growing command in white-ball cricket gives them an advantage in the upcoming series.
How to Watch the South Africa Tour of India 2025?
You can watch the South Africa Tour of India 2025 live on Star Sports channels or stream matches on JioHotstar or OTTplay Premium.
All matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, will be available with live commentary and highlights.
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Conclusion: The South Africa Tour of India 2025 Begins On November 14 And Concludes On December 19, 2025
The South Africa Tour of India 2025 brings a long stretch of cricket from mid-November to December. It’s a busy run of matches, with both teams looking to finish the year on a strong note.
India will rely on its regular core while testing a few new faces, and South Africa’s lineup also has a good mix of experience and energy. Each game adds to the build-up for the next season.
For updates, schedules, and streaming links, check the official BCCI and Cricket South Africa pages.
FAQs
Each Test session during the South Africa Tour of India 2025 will last approximately 2 hours, with 3 sessions per day.
Ticket booking for the South Africa Tour of India 2025 will open two to three weeks before each match at the respective venues.
No day/night Test is currently scheduled. Both Test matches will be played in traditional morning sessions starting at 9:30 AM IST.
No official warm-up matches have been announced yet. South Africa may arrange practice sessions or internal matches before the first Test begins.
According to reports, Indian players earn ₹15 lakh per Test, ₹6 lakh per ODI, and ₹3 lakh per T20I during the South Africa Tour of India 2025. South Africans follow CSA’s contract system.
