Updated On: 12 November, 2025 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The first Test match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played from November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On the other hand, the series will also mark Rishabh Pant`s first international appearance since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Keshav Maharaj (Pic: X/@ICC)
Ahead of the two-match Test series against Team India, South Africa`s star spinner Keshav Maharaj said that there is a real hunger and desire in the Proteas` dressing room to defeat Team India in India. He also sees the upcoming contest as one of the biggest tests for the side.
So far, the side has not won a Test match in India for 15 years.