South Africa’s all-format tour of India will take centre stage as the Proteas head to the subcontinent, starting with a two-match Test series from November 14. With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, it will be an all-important tour for the visitors while India look to cement their position in the WTC standings. The Test series will then be followed by the ODI series and consequently by the T20I series, so ahead of the all-format tour of South Africa to India, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, schedule and other key details.<h2>When will the South Africa tour of India begin?</h2>The South Africa tour of India will begin on Friday (Nov 14) with the Test series followed by ODI and the T20I series.<h2>What will be the match timings of the India vs South Africa Tests, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)?</h2>The India vs South Africa Tests will begin at 9:30 AM IST for the Kolkata Test match before the timings are revised for Guwahati Test match where the contest will start at 9:00 AM.&nbsp;<h2>When will the South Africa tour of India white-ball series commence?</h2>The South Africa tour of India, white-ball series will start with first ODI on November 30 while the T20I series will start on December 9. ODI matches will start with a standard kick-off of 1:30 PM IST while T20Is will start at 7:00 PM IST.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>Which TV channels will telecast India vs South Africa matches in India?</h2>Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights to matches played in India and will broadcast the South Africa series.<h2>How to watch the live streaming of India vs South Africa matches in India?</h2>JioHotstar app will livestream the India vs South Africa matches in India.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Yet to be announcedSouth Africa: Yet to be announced&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Schedule for India vs South Africa Test Series</h2>1st Test – Friday, November 14, Kolkata2nd Test – Saturday, November 22, Guwahati<h2>Schedule for India vs South Africa ODI Series</h2>1st ODI – Sunday, November 30, Ranchi2nd ODI – Wednesday, December 3, Raipur3rd ODI – Saturday, December 6, Visakhapatnam<h2>Schedule for India vs South Africa T20I Series</h2>1st T20I – Tuesday, December 9, Cuttack2nd T20I – Thursday, December 11, Mullanpur3rd T20I – Sunday, December 14, Dharamsala4th T20I – Wednesday, December 17, Lucknow5th T20I – Friday, December 19, Ahmedabad

With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, it will be an all-important tour for the visitors while India look to cement their position in the standings. So here is a look at all important details of the tour.

South Africa’s all-format tour of India will take centre stage as the Proteas head to the subcontinent, starting with a two-match Test series from November 14. With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, it will be an all-important tour for the visitors while India look to cement their position in the WTC standings. The Test series will then be followed by the ODI series and consequently by the T20I series, so ahead of the all-format tour of South Africa to India, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, schedule and other key details. When will the South Africa tour of India begin? The South Africa tour of India will begin on Friday (Nov 14) with the Test series followed by ODI and the T20I series. What will be the match timings of the India vs South Africa Tests, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)? The India vs South Africa Tests will begin at 9:30 AM IST for the Kolkata Test match before the timings are revised for Guwahati Test match where the contest will start at 9:00 AM. When will the South Africa tour of India white-ball series commence? The South Africa tour of India, white-ball series will start with first ODI on November 30 while the T20I series will start on December 9. ODI matches will start with a standard kick-off of 1:30 PM IST while T20Is will start at 7:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Which TV channels will telecast India vs South Africa matches in India? Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights to matches played in India and will broadcast the South Africa series. How to watch the live streaming of India vs South Africa matches in India? JioHotstar app will livestream the India vs South Africa matches in India. Squads India: Yet to be announced South Africa: Yet to be announced ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Schedule for India vs South Africa Test Series 1st Test – Friday, November 14, Kolkata 2nd Test – Saturday, November 22, Guwahati Schedule for India vs South Africa ODI Series 1st ODI – Sunday, November 30, Ranchi 2nd ODI – Wednesday, December 3, Raipur 3rd ODI – Saturday, December 6, Visakhapatnam Schedule for India vs South Africa T20I Series 1st T20I – Tuesday, December 9, Cuttack 2nd T20I – Thursday, December 11, Mullanpur 3rd T20I – Sunday, December 14, Dharamsala 4th T20I – Wednesday, December 17, Lucknow 5th T20I – Friday, December 19, Ahmedabad

With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, it will be an all-important tour for the visitors while India look to cement their position in the standings. So here is a look at all important details of the tour.

South Africa tour of India: All you need to know about IND vs SA all-format series - live streaming, schedule

India hosted South Africa in the three-match T20I series opener at Trivandrum on Wednesday evening (September 28). Opting to bowl first, India restricted Temba Bavuma &amp; Co. for a paltry 106-8 in 20 overs with Arshdeep Singh (3 for 32), Deepak Chahar (2 for 24) and Harshal Patel (2 for 26) starring with the ball in tough batting conditions.

In reply, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for cheap and were tottering at 17 for 2 before an unbeaten 93-run third-wicket partnership between half-centurions KL Rahul (56-ball 51*) and Suryakumar Yadav (who remained not out on 50 off 33 balls) rescued India and took them past the finish line.

After the match, many trolled Rahul for his slow strike rate (91.07).&nbsp;In the recent past, including the IPL, Rahul's strike rate has been criticised but the team management has insisted that he is batting as per the role allotted to him (i.e. of an accumulator). Nonetheless, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra is baffled with the criticism and feels it is irrelevant keeping in mind the nature of the surface and India's poor start in pursuit of 107.

"People are just blasting Rahul for his knock, I can't understand why. If you are chasing only 107, and the conditions are difficult, why will the batter look to hit? It is okay to score ugly runs as well, it takes courage and guts," Chopra said on his Youtube channel.

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"Had he decided to start striking the ball and got out instead of settling, then that would have been irresponsible. He batted really well, in my opinion: respected the conditions and the situation and played accordingly. So please cut him some slack," Chopra added.

After the match, Rahul told the broadcasters,&nbsp;"We did practice here yesterday and that was a humbling experience as well, we all came in prepared mentally as it was not going to be an easy wicket and I was ready to do the dirty work, ready to be challenged and get the job done for the team."

Rahul's strike rate was around&nbsp;50 for most part of his&nbsp;inning&nbsp;versus the Proteas. Given Surya was going very well at the other end and India weren't chasing a big score, Rahul did the right thing by playing as per the situation and held one end with sensible cricket.

India hosted South Africa in the three-match T20I series opener at Trivandrum on Wednesday evening (September 28). Opting to bowl first, India restricted Temba Bavuma & Co.

India hosted South Africa in the three-match T20I series opener at Trivandrum on Wednesday evening (September 28). Opting to bowl first, India restricted Temba Bavuma & Co. for a paltry 106-8 in 20 overs with Arshdeep Singh (3 for 32), Deepak Chahar (2 for 24) and Harshal Patel (2 for 26) starring with the ball in tough batting conditions. In reply, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for cheap and were tottering at 17 for 2 before an unbeaten 93-run third-wicket partnership between half-centurions KL Rahul (56-ball 51*) and Suryakumar Yadav (who remained not out on 50 off 33 balls) rescued India and took them past the finish line. After the match, many trolled Rahul for his slow strike rate (91.07). In the recent past, including the IPL, Rahul's strike rate has been criticised but the team management has insisted that he is batting as per the role allotted to him (i.e. of an accumulator). Nonetheless, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra is baffled with the criticism and feels it is irrelevant keeping in mind the nature of the surface and India's poor start in pursuit of 107. "People are just blasting Rahul for his knock, I can't understand why. If you are chasing only 107, and the conditions are difficult, why will the batter look to hit? It is okay to score ugly runs as well, it takes courage and guts," Chopra said on his Youtube channel. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA: Rohit Sharma goes past MS Dhoni to achieve most T20I wins by Indian captain in a calendar year "Had he decided to start striking the ball and got out instead of settling, then that would have been irresponsible. He batted really well, in my opinion: respected the conditions and the situation and played accordingly. So please cut him some slack," Chopra added. After the match, Rahul told the broadcasters, "We did practice here yesterday and that was a humbling experience as well, we all came in prepared mentally as it was not going to be an easy wicket and I was ready to do the dirty work, ready to be challenged and get the job done for the team." Rahul's strike rate was around 50 for most part of his inning versus the Proteas. Given Surya was going very well at the other end and India weren't chasing a big score, Rahul did the right thing by playing as per the situation and held one end with sensible cricket.

'Please cut him some slack' - Aakash Chopra tells KL Rahul's critics after his 56-ball 51* vs SA

Sanju Samson's omission from India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia, made a lot of noise. He was not even named in the reserves, which many felt was a harsh call due to&nbsp;his free-flowing approach with the bat. After his omission, BCCI named him as the captain for India A's three ODIs versus New Zealand at home.

After leading India A to a 3-0 whitewash over the Kiwis, it seems like a big promotion is on the cards for Samson. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper is likely to be named as India's vice-captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series versus South Africa at home, starting on October 6. 
 
As per ANI, Samson is in-line to be Shikhar Dhawan's deputy for the Proteas ODIs. After Rohit Sharma-led India's three T20Is versus Temba Bavuma &amp; Co., a second-string&nbsp;Indian side -- under Dhawan's captaincy (all but confirmed)&nbsp;-- will host three 50-over games versus South Africa whereas the T20 WC-bound players will leave for Australia for the upcoming showpiece event Down Under.

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With the likes of Rohit, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, etc. being out of action from the three ODIs, Samson has emerged as a strong contender to join the leadership group for the SA ODIs. Apart from him, Shubman Gill is another candidate who can act as Dhawan's deputy.&nbsp;

The BCCI selection committee is expected to announce India's second-stringed squad sooner than later. Talking about Samson, the swashbuckling right-hander has played only seven ODIs for Team India. He was part of India's white-ball tour of West Indies but wasn't part of the Rohit-led Men in Blue's Asia Cup campaign and the Australia T20Is at home. Samson has led Rajasthan's IPL franchise in two full editions and guided them to their first-ever final during IPL 2022, where they lost to eventual winners Gujarat Titans (GT).

Sanju Samson's omission from India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia, made a lot of noise. He was not even named in the reserves, which many felt was a harsh call due to his free-flowing approach with the bat.

Sanju Samson's omission from India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, in Australia, made a lot of noise. He was not even named in the reserves, which many felt was a harsh call due to his free-flowing approach with the bat. After his omission, BCCI named him as the captain for India A's three ODIs versus New Zealand at home. After leading India A to a 3-0 whitewash over the Kiwis, it seems like a big promotion is on the cards for Samson. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper is likely to be named as India's vice-captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series versus South Africa at home, starting on October 6. As per ANI, Samson is in-line to be Shikhar Dhawan's deputy for the Proteas ODIs. After Rohit Sharma-led India's three T20Is versus Temba Bavuma & Co., a second-string Indian side -- under Dhawan's captaincy (all but confirmed) -- will host three 50-over games versus South Africa whereas the T20 WC-bound players will leave for Australia for the upcoming showpiece event Down Under. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA: When and where to watch India vs South Africa 1st T20I - IST time and streaming details With the likes of Rohit, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, etc. being out of action from the three ODIs, Samson has emerged as a strong contender to join the leadership group for the SA ODIs. Apart from him, Shubman Gill is another candidate who can act as Dhawan's deputy. The BCCI selection committee is expected to announce India's second-stringed squad sooner than later. Talking about Samson, the swashbuckling right-hander has played only seven ODIs for Team India. He was part of India's white-ball tour of West Indies but wasn't part of the Rohit-led Men in Blue's Asia Cup campaign and the Australia T20Is at home. Samson has led Rajasthan's IPL franchise in two full editions and guided them to their first-ever final during IPL 2022, where they lost to eventual winners Gujarat Titans (GT).

Promotion on cards? Sanju Samson likely to be named India vice-captain for ODIs vs South Africa - Report

Virat Kohli has returned to form with his comeback in international cricket since the commencement of the Asia Cup. He ended as the second-highest run-getter in the continental tournament, with 276 runs including a hundred and two half-centuries, and also scored a crucial 63 in India's six-wicket series win over Australia, at home, in the third and final encounter in Hyderabad on September 25 (Sunday).

As Rohit Sharma-led India is trying to fill in all the boxes ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup, in Australia in October-November, the 33-year-old Kohli is on the cusp of achieving a major milestone. Kohli is just 35 runs away from leapfrogging his captain Rohit to become the highest run-getter in the shortest format. In the list of most runs in men's T20Is, Rohit leads the way with&nbsp;3694 runs whereas Virat follows suit with 3660&nbsp;runs. New Zealand opener Martin Guptill sits at the third spot with&nbsp;3497 runs under his belt.

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Thus, Rohit-Virat are expected to continue their fight for the top spot in the three T20Is versus Temba Bavuma-led Proteas. If Kohli has a memorable series, there is a chance that he might pip Rohit in the list, which was once led by him.

Given that Kohli was struggling for runs prior to the Asia Cup, the Indian team management will be satisfied with his performances of late. He will look to continue in a similar manner in India's last T20I series before boarding the flight to Australia for the World Cup. After playing a crucial hand in India's series win over Australia, Kohli had said during the third T20I's post-match presentation, "&nbsp;I'm happy with my contribution to the team, I took a break, went back to the nets, worked hard on my fitness and think it's coming off well. I want to keep contributing and doing my best for the team."

Virat Kohli has returned to form with his comeback in international cricket since the commencement of the Asia Cup. He ended as the second-highest run-getter in the continental tournament, with 276 runs including a hundred and two half-centuries, and also scored a crucial 63 in India's six-wicket series win over Australia, at home, in the third and final encounter in Hyderabad on September 25 (Sunday).

Virat Kohli has returned to form with his comeback in international cricket since the commencement of the Asia Cup. He ended as the second-highest run-getter in the continental tournament, with 276 runs including a hundred and two half-centuries, and also scored a crucial 63 in India's six-wicket series win over Australia, at home, in the third and final encounter in Hyderabad on September 25 (Sunday). As Rohit Sharma-led India is trying to fill in all the boxes ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup, in Australia in October-November, the 33-year-old Kohli is on the cusp of achieving a major milestone. Kohli is just 35 runs away from leapfrogging his captain Rohit to become the highest run-getter in the shortest format. In the list of most runs in men's T20Is, Rohit leads the way with 3694 runs whereas Virat follows suit with 3660 runs. New Zealand opener Martin Guptill sits at the third spot with 3497 runs under his belt. ALSO READ | India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener at Trivandrum? Thus, Rohit-Virat are expected to continue their fight for the top spot in the three T20Is versus Temba Bavuma-led Proteas. If Kohli has a memorable series, there is a chance that he might pip Rohit in the list, which was once led by him. Given that Kohli was struggling for runs prior to the Asia Cup, the Indian team management will be satisfied with his performances of late. He will look to continue in a similar manner in India's last T20I series before boarding the flight to Australia for the World Cup. After playing a crucial hand in India's series win over Australia, Kohli had said during the third T20I's post-match presentation, " I'm happy with my contribution to the team, I took a break, went back to the nets, worked hard on my fitness and think it's coming off well. I want to keep contributing and doing my best for the team."

IND vs SA, 1st T20I: Virat Kohli only 35 runs away from leapfrogging Rohit Sharma in elite list

After beating Australia in a riveting three-match T20I series, Rohit Sharma-led India will now gear up to face South Africa in three T20Is, followed by three ODIs as well, at home. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa were in India in early June for a five-match T20I series. Back then, a second-stringed Rishabh Pant-led Indian team ended the series in a 2-2 stalemate. It will be interesting to see how the series pans out this time around with both teams being at their full-strength.

The T20Is have more prominence given the T20 World Cup is just a few weeks away, in Australia from October 16. The series will be followed by three ODIs as well where, as per reports, India will be without many of their T20 WC-bound players. In their absence, Shikhar Dhawan is expected to take charge of the side once again and lead an inexperienced line-up.&nbsp;

In terms of rankings, India are the No. 1 T20I side with Proteas at the third position. In the ICC ODI rankings, India are placed at the third spot with the visitors at the sixth position. Here's everything you need to know about SA's white-ball tour of India:

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Full Schedule

T20I series

1st T20I at Thiruvananthapuram (September 28)

2nd T20I at Guwahati (October 02)

3rd T20I at Indore (October 04)

ODI series

1st ODI at Lucknow (October 6)

2nd ODI at Ranchi (October 9)

3rd ODI at Delhi (October 11)

Squads

India’s T20I squad:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa T20I squad:&nbsp;Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.

South Africa ODI squad:&nbsp;Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi.

India's ODI squad: Not announced yet

Telecast and Streaming details

All three T20Is will get underway at 7pm IST whereas the 50-over fixtures will commence at 1:30 PM IST. The live telecast of the white-ball matches will be on Star Sports Network on TV with the live streaming available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

After beating Australia in a riveting three-match T20I series, Rohit Sharma-led India will now gear up to face South Africa in three T20Is, followed by three ODIs as well, at home.

After beating Australia in a riveting three-match T20I series, Rohit Sharma-led India will now gear up to face South Africa in three T20Is, followed by three ODIs as well, at home. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa were in India in early June for a five-match T20I series. Back then, a second-stringed Rishabh Pant-led Indian team ended the series in a 2-2 stalemate. It will be interesting to see how the series pans out this time around with both teams being at their full-strength. The T20Is have more prominence given the T20 World Cup is just a few weeks away, in Australia from October 16. The series will be followed by three ODIs as well where, as per reports, India will be without many of their T20 WC-bound players. In their absence, Shikhar Dhawan is expected to take charge of the side once again and lead an inexperienced line-up. In terms of rankings, India are the No. 1 T20I side with Proteas at the third position. In the ICC ODI rankings, India are placed at the third spot with the visitors at the sixth position. Here's everything you need to know about SA's white-ball tour of India: ALSO READ | India strengthen lead at the top in ICC T20I rankings with thrilling series win vs Australia Full Schedule T20I series 1st T20I at Thiruvananthapuram (September 28) 2nd T20I at Guwahati (October 02) 3rd T20I at Indore (October 04) ODI series 1st ODI at Lucknow (October 6) 2nd ODI at Ranchi (October 9) 3rd ODI at Delhi (October 11) Squads India’s T20I squad: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah. South Africa T20I squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs. South Africa ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi. India's ODI squad: Not announced yet Telecast and Streaming details All three T20Is will get underway at 7pm IST whereas the 50-over fixtures will commence at 1:30 PM IST. The live telecast of the white-ball matches will be on Star Sports Network on TV with the live streaming available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

South Africa's white-ball tour of India: Fixtures, squads, telecast and streaming details