South Africa will take on India in the first Test of the 2-match series at the SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Tuesday (26 December) morning.

India have drawn the T20I series (1-1) and won the ODI series (2-1) so far on this tour. The team will be entering the Test series with high confidence. India has yet to win a test series in South Africa. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are back for this Test.

On the other hand, South Africa has a proud home record against India. They have won 7 of the 8 Test series and drawn one. Temba Bavuma is back as skipper, and Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi are back in the bowling attack. It will be an exciting Test match and series to watch.  

SA vs IND 2023 1st Test Match Details

• Venue: Super Sport Park, Centurion
• Date & Time: Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 1:30 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Channel and Disney+Hotstar App

Playing 11 for Today’s India vs South Africa 2023 1st Test

Playing 11 for South Africa Team

D. Elgar, A. Markram, K. Petersen, T. Bavuma (C), T. de Zorzi, K. Verreynne (WK), D. Bedingham, M. Jansen, G. Coetzee, K. Rabada, N. Burger 

Playing 11 for India Team

R. Sharma (C), Y. Jaiswal, S. Gill, V Kohli, S. Iyer, KL. Rahul (WK), R. Ashwin, S. Thakur, P. Krishna, J. Bumrah, M. Siraj

India vs South Africa Test Head-to-head Record

India and South Africa have played 42 times in Tests, out of which India have won 15 times and South Africa have won 17 times. In South Africa, India have won 4 out of the 23 Tests matches.

Centurion Stadium Stats

Weather -  22°C, Mostly cloudy

Pitch - Balanced (Good for pacers)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 306 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 287 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 Tests played)

Top Fantasy Players for India vs South Africa 1st Test 2023

South Africa Team

India Team

India vs South Africa 2023 1st Test Fantasy Team

• Wicketkeeper: KL. Rahul
• Batters: A. Markram, T. Bavuma, V. Kohli, Y. Jaiswal
• All-rounder: M. Jansen
• Bowlers: S. Thakur, J. Bumrah, M. Siraj, K. Rabada, G. Coetzee

• Captain: M. Jansen/K. Rabada
• Vice Captain: S. Thakur/V. Kohli

HOWZAT Fantasy Team for South Africa vs India 1st Test 2023

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FAQs

What is the record of India vs South Africa in Tests?

India and  South Africa have faced each other in 42 Tests. India has won 15 times and South Africa has won 17 times. In South Africa, India has won 4 and South Africa 12.

What is India's Test record at SuperSport Park?

India have played 3 Tests at the SuperSport Park, Centurion, won 1 and lost 2 matches. India won its last Test played at this venue by 113 runs.