One of the fiercest rivalries in international cricket, the India vs. South Africa match is renowned for its balance and intensity in all formats. Both sides have delivered exciting matches characterized by excellent play and respect for one another. Over the years, exciting matches have been created between South Africa’s speed, power and athletic fielding and India’s spin-dominated attack and potent batting lineup.
With two fiercely competitive teams in every format, the India vs. South Africa 2025 series is sure to be one of the year’s most intriguing cricket matches. Tests, ODIs, and T20Is will all be played during South Africa’s 2025 tour of India. This will help both teams prepare for important international competitions.
With their strong home record and depth in both batting and spin bowling, India will want to dominate under familiar circumstances. South Africa will try to overcome their subcontinental difficulties in the meantime, since they are renowned for their fierce pace attack and increasing batting depth.
Match Details India vs South Africa
With two Test matches, three ODIs, and five Twenty20 Internationals, the India vs. South Africa 2025 series will take place from November 14 to December 19 at locations including Delhi, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad. Both sides hope to dominate ahead of the forthcoming ICC championships, and the tour promises to be an exciting cricket experience.
Test
- 1st Test: 14 Nov-18 Nov, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- 2nd Test: 22 Nov-26 Nov at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
ODI
- 1St ODI: 30 Nov at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- 2nd ODI: 3 Dec at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
- 3rd ODI: 6 Dec at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
T20Is
- 1st T20I: 9 Dec at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- 2nd T20I: 11 Dec at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- 3rd T20I: 14 Dec at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- 4th T20I: 17 Dec at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- 5th T20I: 19 Dec, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Where Can You Buy India vs South Africa 2025 Tickets?
Tickets for the 2025 series between the South African and Indian national cricket teams are available for purchase on official websites. Use the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) website or authorized ticketing applications like BookMyShow and Paytm Insider for Test, ODI, and T20 matches in India. After choosing your game, location, and seat type, you will pay online and get your e-ticket on your phone.
For the first Test at Eden Gardens, tickets will start at about ₹60 per day for some stands, according to the Cricket Association of Bengal. You may buy them online or through the District App. However, online booking guarantees availability and convenience. If you would rather purchase offline, check with local stadium counters at the hosting locations just before match day. The tickets for the ODI series is available on Viagogo.
Squad for India vs South Africa
After a 1-1 draw against Pakistan to begin their ICC World Test Championship cycle, South Africa has announced a 15-man team for the Test series against India that begins on November 14. Temba Bavuma, who missed the tour against Pakistan, will lead the defending World Test Champions.
Senuran Muthusamy, who won the player of the series against Pakistan, Simon Harmer, and Keshav Maharaj are the three frontline spinners in the Proteas’ lineup, with Maharaj spearheading the assault. Meanwhile, South Africa has not revealed the squad for the ODI and T20Is. India has also not announced the squad for Test, ODIs, and T20I.
South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne.
Conclusion — Tickets Available on BCCI, BookMyShow & Paytm Insider
The India vs South Africa 2025 series is set to be an exciting chapter in their long-standing cricket rivalry. With matches scheduled across multiple formats and venues, fans can expect high-intensity performances, strategic battles, and unforgettable moments. Both teams will aim to strengthen their combinations and gain valuable momentum ahead of major ICC events.
The series also provides a platform for emerging players to prove their talent on a big stage. With electrifying stadiums, passionate crowds, and world-class players on display, this tour will not only shape future rankings but also deepen the cricketing legacy shared by India and South Africa for generations to come.
