India vs South Africa 1st Test Live Streaming: Shubman Gill-led Indian cricket team will welcome the World Test Championship holders South Africa in the two-match Test series. Fans are eagerly waiting for this clash as India look to bounce back from their disappointing 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand last year.
The Proteas are noted for their fast bowling but embark on this trip with a formidable spin attack, comprising Senuran Muthusamy, Simon Harmer, and Keshav Maharaj, to unsettle the Indian batting lineup in their backyard.
On the other hand, India is slowly settling into a post-Rohit Sharma and post-Virat Kohli era. Returning from a foot fracture, Rishabh Pant is set to play a crucial role as Shubman Gill’s deputy behind the stumps. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian team will be keen to reaffirm its dominance at home.
India vs South Africa 1st Test Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India
The 1st Test between India and South Africa will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Viewers in India can tune in to the Star Sports Network, which will telecast the match live. Those turning to online streaming of the match can do so on the app and website of JioHotstar with ball-by-ball updates, along with expert analysis and match commentary.
Match Timings:
Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
Toss: 9:00 AM IST
South Africa vs India 1st Test Live Streaming: Where to Watch in South Africa
In South Africa, SuperSport will broadcast the Test match live on television and digital platforms. Live streaming will also be available for the South African audience on DStv Now and Showmax Pro. The coverage won’t miss a beat as part of this highly intense series.
IND VS SA 1st Test Live Streaming: Probable 11
India (IND) Probable 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lokesh Rahul(WK), Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(C), Rishabh Pant(WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Probable 11 for SA: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(WK), Temba Bavuma(C), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne(WK), Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj
India vs South Africa 1st Test Live Streaming: Match Prediction
Playing at home, India have a slight advantage since they are more comfortable on spin-friendly pitches. A great opening pairing of Gill and Pujara, combined with experience in their bowling by Bumrah and Ashwin, provides a solid balance for India. South Africa’s pace attack will be menacing, but on the turning tracks of Eden Gardens, the visiting team’s spinners may be found wanting.
Prediction: India to win or draw the game, as the pitch conditions look pretty favorable for the home team. However, the depth in South Africa’s batting and resilience in their pace attack could create upsets that make this a well-contested Test match.
Disclaimer: Cricket is a game of uncertainty, and results might have changed. The above prediction is fanciful and meant for information only.
