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Latest Matches Table
| Date | Match | Venue | Format | Winner / Result |
| Nov 14–16, 2025 | India vs South Africa (1st Test) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Test | South Africa won by 30 runs |
| Nov 22–26, 2025 | India vs South Africa (2nd Test) | ACA Stadium, Guwahati | Test | South Africa won by 408 runs |
| Jan 03–04, 2024 | South Africa vs India (2nd Test) | Newlands, Cape Town | Test | India won by 7 wickets |
| Dec 26–28, 2023 | South Africa vs India (1st Test) | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Test | South Africa won by an innings & 32 runs |
| Jan 11–14, 2022 | South Africa vs India (3rd Test) | Newlands, Cape Town | Test | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
All-Time Head-to-Head Record Table (Test Cricket)
| Format | Matches Played | India Wins | South Africa Wins | Draws |
| Overall Test Matches | 44 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| In India | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| In South Africa | 23 | 4 | 12 | 7 |
All-Time Batting Leaders Table (Kolkata vs Delhi Capitals)
(Note: Showing all-time IPL stats for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals)
| Batter | Team | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate |
| Gautam Gambhir | KKR / DC | 20 | 569 | 86 | 31.61 | 122.10 |
| Shreyas Iyer | DC / KKR | 16 | 511 | 93* | 39.30 | 148.83 |
| Rishabh Pant | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 338 | 64 | 30.72 | 150.89 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 315 | 97* | 39.37 | 136.36 |
| Robin Uthappa | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 298 | 60* | 27.09 | 131.27 |
All-Time Bowling Leaders Table (Kolkata vs Delhi Capitals)
(Note: Showing all-time IPL stats for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals)
| Bowler | Team | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy Rate | Average |
| Sunil Narine | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23 | 26 | 4/13 | 6.81 | 21.23 |
| Umesh Yadav | KKR / DC | 16 | 23 | 4/24 | 7.65 | 20.30 |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | 17 | 3/20 | 8.82 | 22.11 |
| Anrich Nortje | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 11 | 3/33 | 8.45 | 19.54 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | KKR / DC | 7 | 10 | 4/35 | 7.90 | 21.10 |
Match Overview
- Match: India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team, 1st Test
- Series: South Africa Tour of India 2025 (Freedom Trophy)
- Dates: November 14–16, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Toss: South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first
- Result: South Africa won by 30 runs
Match Summary
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Total |
| South Africa | 159 all out (55 overs) | 153 all out (54 overs) | 312 |
| India | 189 all out (62.2 overs) | 93 all out (35 overs) | 282 |
Innings Breakdown
South Africa – 1st Innings (159/10)
- Aiden Markram: 31 (48)
- Wiaan Mulder: 24 (51)
- Tony de Zorzi: 24 (55)
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 10-2-24-1
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND): 20-3-50-4
- Kuldeep Yadav (IND): 8-1-30-2
India – 1st Innings (189/10)
- KL Rahul: 39 (119)
- Washington Sundar: 29 (82)
- Simon Harmer (SA): 15.2-4-30-4
- Marco Jansen (SA): 15-4-35-3
South Africa – 2nd Innings (153/10)
- Temba Bavuma: 55* (136)
- Corbin Bosch: 25 (37)
- Ravindra Jadeja (IND): 20-3-50-4
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 10-2-24-1
India – 2nd Innings (Target: 124)
- Washington Sundar: 31 (92)
- Axar Patel: 26 (17)
- Simon Harmer (SA): 14-4-21-4
- Keshav Maharaj (SA): 9-1-37-2
Fall of Wickets
India 2nd Innings Wickets Collapse
- 1-0 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 0.4 ov)
- 2-1 (KL Rahul, 2.1 ov)
- 3-33 (Dhruv Jurel, 15 ov)
- 4-38 (Rishabh Pant, 19.4 ov)
- 5-64 (Ravindra Jadeja, 27.1 ov)
- 6-72 (Washington Sundar, 30.2 ov)
- 7-77 (Kuldeep Yadav, 33.2 ov)
- 8-93 (Axar Patel, 34.5 ov)
- 9-93 (Mohammed Siraj, 35.0 ov)
Over-by-Over Commentary Highlights (Final Innings)
- Over 0.4: WICKET! Marco Jansen strikes early! Yashasvi Jaiswal clean bowled for a duck. India 0/1.
- Over 2.1: WICKET! Jansen again! KL Rahul edges to slip. India reeling at 1/2.
- Over 19.4: WICKET! Simon Harmer breaks through, removing stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant. India 38/4.
- Over 30.2: WICKET! Aiden Markram gets the crucial breakthrough as Washington Sundar edges to slip for 31. India 72/6.
- Over 34.5 – 35.0: WICKET! WICKET! Keshav Maharaj finishes the match in back-to-back deliveries, dismissing Axar Patel and catching Mohammed Siraj’s edge to seal a historic 30-run win for South Africa.
Key Moments
- South Africa’s First Victory in Kolkata: South Africa secured their first Test victory on Indian soil in 15 years.
- Shubman Gill Injury: Captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury during the match and was forced to sit out the second innings chase.
- Spin Web: Off-spinner Simon Harmer bowled an extraordinary match-winning spell on Day 3, finishing with match figures of 8/51.
- Temba Bavuma’s Lone Resistance: South African skipper Temba Bavuma scored the only half-century (55*) of the entire low-scoring match.
Player of the Match
Simon Harmer (South Africa)
Final Thoughts
The South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team 1st Test represents far more than the opening match of a series. It is a battle of preparation, strategy, and mental strength, where every session can influence the final outcome. Over the years, these encounters have featured memorable centuries, devastating bowling spells, and dramatic finishes that remain part of cricket history. As both teams continue to produce world-class talent, each new 1st Test adds another exciting chapter to this celebrated rivalry. Cricket fans can always expect high-quality competition, fierce determination, and unforgettable moments whenever these two teams meet.
FAQs
1. Why is the 1st Test between South Africa and India so important?
The opening Test sets the momentum for the entire series and often determines which team gains the early psychological advantage.
2. Which venues usually host the 1st Test in South Africa?
Popular venues include Centurion, Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, all known for offering assistance to fast bowlers.
3. Who has performed well in South Africa vs India Test matches?
Several legendary players, including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, and Jasprit Bumrah, have delivered outstanding performances in this rivalry.
4. What makes India vs South Africa Test matches unique?
These matches feature a balanced contest between world-class batting line-ups and elite pace attacks, creating competitive cricket in all conditions.
5. Where can I find the complete 1st Test match scorecard?
The complete scorecard is available on official cricket websites such as the ICC and major cricket statistics platforms like ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.
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