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South Africa produced a major upset as they beat India inside 3 days in Kolkata in the first test of their two-test series.

The India vs South Africa test at the Eden Gardens had fantastic crowds for all 3 days.

Official attendance day by day for Kolkata test match between India & South Africa 2025

Day 1 attendance Ind vs SA Eden Gardens: 36,513 (Friday)
Day 2 attendance Ind v SA Eden Gardens: 41,765 (Saturday)
Day 3 attendance India v SA Eden Gardens: 39,769 (Sunday)

These IND v SA first test crowd figures were officially shown on television during the test match

India vs South Africa national cricket team first test Kolkata 2025 timeline

Bavuma wins toss and opts to bat first

SA openers add 57 before Bumrah peach dismisses Rickleton

Bumrah triggers late collapse and claims 5fer as SA are bowled out for 159

Day 1 end: SA 159 all out; India 37/1

India start well in reply, but Harmer introduction changes course of test.

India are bowled out for 189 & manage a 30 run lead, with KL Rahul top scoring with 39. Continue reading “India national cricket team vs South Africa 2025 First Test Kolkata Eden Gardens Attendance, Timeline & Scorecard”

The Board of Control for Cricket in India have named their 15 man squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa starting November 14.

.The first Test will take place at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on November 14, while the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati from November 22. Continue reading “India Squad for Home Test Series vs South Africa November 2025- Rishabh Pant returns the squad”