The excitement of red ball cricket continues as Team India is all set to take on South Africa in the three-match Test series. The first match of the high-profile Test series will be played on December 26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. South Africa is the only regular Test playing country where India has not won a series yet. Despite losing to New Zealand in the final of the World Test Championship last year, India are the top-ranked Test side, five places ahead of South Africa, which has lost several key players to retirement in recent years.
India recently thrashed New Zealand 1-0 in the two-match Test series at home in the absence of their key fast bowlers – Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, who were earlier rested after a hectic schedule. The return of the Bumrah-Shami duo is a good sign for India as they are expected to take advantage of the opposition batsmen in pace-friendly conditions. Meanwhile, batting in Rohit Sharma’s absence will remain a matter of concern for India as experienced Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are also going through a rough patch.
Meanwhile, South Africa will also look to consolidate their position in the World Test Championship points table, they have the psychological advantage of not losing to India at home but they don’t have the strongest team on paper this time around. The Proteas are going through a process of rejuvenation after the retirement of their legendary cricketers. Meanwhile, off-field controversies at CSA are creating problems for him.
India vs South Africa 2021-22, when will the first test match start?
This match will be played on Sunday 26 December.
India vs South Africa 2021-22, where will the first test match be played?
The match will be played at Centurion’s SuperSport Park.
What time will India vs South Africa 2021-22, 1st test match start?
The match will start at 01:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs South Africa 2021-22, 1st test match?
Star Sports Network has the rights to broadcast the India vs South Africa series in India.
How can I watch live streaming of India vs South Africa 2021-22, 1st test match?
All matches of the India vs South Africa series will be broadcast live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
India vs South Africa Probable XI
India Probable Playing XI: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa Probable Playing XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Keegan Pietersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock (wk), Viaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Duane Olivier
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