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IN PHOTOS | IND vs SA 1st Test: Top five players to watch out for from contest

Updated On: 10 November, 2025 03:35 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the first Test match between Team India and South Africa, here are the top five players to watch out for from the encounter (Pic: X)

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Ahead of the first Test match between Team India and South Africa, here are the top five players to watch out for from the encounter (Pic: X)

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Ahead of the first Test match between Team India and South Africa, here are the top five players to watch out for from the encounter (Pic: X)
<p><strong>Rishabh Pant</strong></p> <p>Team India`s vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, will be the top player to watch out for. It will be interesting to see how he performs on his comeback to international cricket. He will make his first appearance for Team India since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</p>

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Rishabh Pant

Team India`s vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, will be the top player to watch out for. It will be interesting to see how he performs on his comeback to international cricket. He will make his first appearance for Team India since the conclusion of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

<p><strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal</strong></p> <p>The most consistent batsman from the Indian team, Yashasvi Jaiswal, will be eager to put on big scores on the board. The left-hander has been in exceptional touch in red-ball cricket as he gears up for the South Africa challenge</p>

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Yashasvi Jaiswal

The most consistent batsman from the Indian team, Yashasvi Jaiswal, will be eager to put on big scores on the board. The left-hander has been in exceptional touch in red-ball cricket as he gears up for the South Africa challenge

<p><strong>Dewald Brevis</strong></p> <p>South Africa`s Dewald Brevis will be an interesting name to watch out for from the visitors` dugout. Brevis is expected to deliver big performances against the Shubman Gill-led Team India</p>

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Dewald Brevis

South Africa`s Dewald Brevis will be an interesting name to watch out for from the visitors` dugout. Brevis is expected to deliver big performances against the Shubman Gill-led Team India

<p><strong>Keshav Maharaj</strong></p> <p>South Africa`s star spinner Keshav Maharaj`s contribution will be crucial for the side. The spinner will be expected to use his experience and snap early wickets against the Asian giants</p>

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Keshav Maharaj

South Africa`s star spinner Keshav Maharaj`s contribution will be crucial for the side. The spinner will be expected to use his experience and snap early wickets against the Asian giants

<p><strong>Washington Sundar</strong></p> <p>One of the top all-rounders for India is Washington Sundar. His ability to strike crucial wickets with the ball and score important runs in critical conditions makes him one of the important names for the hosts in the series</p>

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Washington Sundar

One of the top all-rounders for India is Washington Sundar. His ability to strike crucial wickets with the ball and score important runs in critical conditions makes him one of the important names for the hosts in the series

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