The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is set to begin on November 14th at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens Stadium. This match is especially significant as Test cricket is returning to this ground after nearly six years. Eden Gardens is often called the “heart of Indian cricket,” and it is once again ready to witness historic moments.
India vs South Africa History at Eden Gardens
India and South Africa have faced each other on this ground three times so far:
- 1996: South Africa made history by defeating India by 329 runs.
- 2004: India made a brilliant comeback, defeating South Africa by 8 wickets.
- February 2010: In the third and last India-South Africa Test played here, Team India won by an innings and 57 runs.
In summary, out of the three matches played between the two teams at this venue, India has won 2, while South Africa has won 1.
Team India’s Overall Test Record at Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens has historically been a lucky ground for India. Team India has played 42 Test matches here, resulting in 13 wins, 9 losses, and 20 draws.
- India played its first Test here against England in 1934.
- The last Test was a Day-Night match against Bangladesh in 2019.
- India’s last defeat on this ground came against England in 2012.
- India registered its first victory here against England in 1961-62, winning by 187 runs.
Teams’ Test Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Total Matches | India Wins | South Africa Wins | Draws |
| India vs South Africa | 44 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
Series Schedule
The first Test between India and South Africa will be played in Kolkata from November 14th, and the second Test will be played from November 22nd at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
India’s Likely Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (Wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
India’s Full Test Squad
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Aakash Deep.