India vs South Africa 2025 Full Test Series Squad, Players List and Schedule
Get the official India vs South Africa 2025 Test series squad list with complete players list, schedule, venues, and the latest team selection updates from BCCI and CSA.
With just a few days left for the Test series to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on November 05, has officially announced the squad for the Indian team for the 2025 Test series vs South Africa. The excitement around the squad selection was already there, and looking at the players’ list that has been announced, Team India are leaving no stone unturned for this all-important Test series.
Team India shall play two Tests against South Africa, and this will be a part of the WTC Cycle. While India have done extremely well so far in the WTC cycle, this 2-match Test series vs South Africa will be extremely crucial. A series win here will give a huge boost to India’s qualification for the WTC 2025-27 final. Given Team India’s strength currently, a 2-0 victory cannot be ruled out. At worst India should win it 1-0, but India can’t afford 1-1, and. anything less than this.
BCCI, similar to the West Indies series, has selected a 15-member squad, but with two key changes. While Rishabh Pant makes a comeback in the Test team, after missing the West Indies series due to injury, N Jagadeesan, unfortunately, misses out. Similarly, Akash Deep has also recovered from the injury, and he takes the place of Prasidh Krishna, thus completing the 3 Frontline pacers in the squad.
India vs South Africa 2025 Official Test Series Overview
Let’s now break down the squad into different categories, and to begin with, let’s talk about the batters. Team India have selected 5 batters for the series, and this includes openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, and middle-order batters Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan. So, overall, from a batting point of view, the same players continue from the West Indies series, giving a longer rope to all players.
In terms of wicket-keepers and All-rounders, Rishabh Pant makes a comeback as the Frontline batter, and Dhruv Jurel has been named as the backup keeper. Whereas in the All-rounder department, India have 4 solid names in the form of Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Overall, Pant for Jagadeesan is the only key change in the squad, and the rest of the players remain the same.
From the bowling lineup point of view, Team India have decided to continue with Jasprit Bumrah, who continues to play in the Indian Premier League, but has not been given the rest here. Aside from Bumrah, Siraj and Akash Deep shall be the two key pacers in the side. Akash Deep is making a comeback from injury, and he shall take Prasidh’s place. In addition, Kuldeep Yadav shall be the Frontline spinner in the side for the series.
India vs South Africa 2025 Full Test Series Squad Player List
Batters
- Devdutt Padikkal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Wicket-keepers
- Dhruv Jurel
- Rishabh Pant
All-rounders
- Axar Patel
- Nitish Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
Bowlers
- Akash Deep
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
So, that’s about the full squad and players list for Team India for the Test series vs South Africa. Overall, it’s a strong squad, and India are continuing with consistency in their selection. This is a big positive for the Indian team, and the one that reflects confidence in the team culture. The series is important for Team India, and a victory here will hugely tilt India’s qualification for the WTC final 2025-27. Meanwhile, here are the compelte tour FAQs, and schedule for the Test series.
FAQs – India vs South Africa 2025 Test Series
#1: What’s the official schedule for India vs South Africa 2025 Test Series?
Here’s the official schedule, fixtures list, timing, and venues for the India vs South Africa 2025 Test series.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 14-18, 2025 | Kolkata | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | November 22-26, 2025 | Guwahati | 9:30 AM IST |
#2: Who is the Captain of the India vs South Africa Test series?
Shubman Gill, who was recently made the full-time Captain of the Indian Test team, shall be the Captain of the South Africa Test series as well. Rishabh Pant, who is making a comeback, shall be his deputy.
#3: How many matches shall feature in the India vs South Africa Test series?
Unlike England and Australia, where India plays 5 Tests each, the South Africa series shall feature only 2 Test matches.
#4: Where to watch the India vs South Africa series on TV and OTT
In terms of OTT and television, you can watch the India vs South Africa Test series via Star Sports on Television, and via Jio Hotstar on OTT.
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