From November to December 2025, the South African men’s cricket team will be touring India to play Test, ODI and T20I matches.
This guide gives you the complete schedule, full team squads, and match predictions so you can quickly catch all the key points of the series.
If you are planning to watch live, do not miss the fan guide later in this article. From the must-visit stadiums to how to get your tickets, everything is prepared for you.
South Africa Tour of India Schedule (Nov–Dec 2025)
The South African cricket team will tour India from November 14 to December 19, 2025, for a five-week full-format series that includes 2 Test matches, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is — a total of 10 matches.
Test Matches 14 Nov – 26 Nov
1st Test
14–18 Nov, 9:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd Test
22–26 Nov, 9:30 AM
ACA Stadium, Guwahati
1st ODI
30 Nov, 1:30 PM
JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
2nd ODI
3 Dec, 1:30 PM
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur
3rd ODI
6 Dec, 1:30 PM
Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
T20I Matches 9 Dec – 19 Dec
1st T20I
9 Dec, 7:00 PM
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
2nd T20I
11 Dec, 7:00 PM
New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
3rd T20I
14 Dec, 7:00 PM
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
4th T20I
17 Dec, 7:00 PM
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
5th T20I
19 Dec, 7:00 PM
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India vs South Africa Historical Record
Test Series – Freedom Trophy
India and South Africa have faced each other in Test series since 1992, later officially named the “Freedom Trophy”.
- Total Bilateral Series: 15
- South Africa Wins: 8
- India Wins: 4
- Draws: 3
India Home Record (7 series)
- India Wins: 4 (1996/97, 2004/05, 2015/16, 2019/20)
- South Africa Wins: 1 (1999/00, 2-0 sweep)
- Draws: 2 (2007/08, 2009/10)
India has strong home advantage, but South Africa remains the last frontier where India has not won a Test series abroad.
ODI Series
In ODIs, South Africa dominated with stable bowling and upper-middle order, but India gained home dominance in the 2010s.
- Total Bilateral Series: 15
- South Africa Wins: 7
- India Wins: 5
- Draws: 3
India Home Record (6 series)
- India Wins: 3 (1991/92, 1999/00, 2022/23)
- South Africa Wins: 2 (2015/16)
- Draws: 1 (2005/06)
T20I Series
T20Is are more unpredictable. South Africa occasionally causes upsets, but India maintains overall lead in series.
- Total Bilateral Series: 9
- India Wins: 3
- South Africa Wins: 2
- Draws: 4
India Home Record (4 series)
- India Wins: 1 (2022/23)
- South Africa Wins: 1 (2015/16)
- Draws: 2 (2019/20, 2022)
South Africa Tour of India 2025 – Series Predictions
Overall series predictions:
- Tests (2 matches) – Freedom Trophy: India 1–0 (1 draw)
- ODIs (3 matches): India 2–1
- T20Is (5 matches): India 3–2
India holds clear home advantage, especially in spin-friendly venues such as Kolkata and Guwahati.
However, South Africa’s pace bowlers Rabada and Jansen, along with core batsmen Bavuma and Markram, remain threats. Below are detailed match predictions including likely winner, key factors, and MVP.
Test Series – India 1-0
1st Test
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: Home Eden Gardens assists spin, Kuldeep + Axar dominate middle, Pant counterattacks
MVP: Kuldeep Yadav (12+ wickets)
2nd Test
Predicted Winner: Draw
Key Factors: New venue ACA Stadium, Guwahati; first Tests often long; Rabada may reverse
MVP: Rabada
ODI Series – India 2-1
1st ODI
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: Smaller Ranchi ground; Gill & KL excel in chasing
MVP: Gill / KL Rahul
2nd ODI
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Key Factors: New venue Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur assists seam; Rabada + Jansen dominate top order
MVP: Rabada / Jansen
3rd ODI
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: Decider at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam; Bumrah returns to seal late overs
MVP: Jasprit Bumrah
T20Is – India 3-2
1st T20
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: Flat Barabati Stadium, Cuttack; Gill + Jaiswal strong start
MVP: Jaiswal
2nd T20
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh; India adapts quickly
MVP: Gill / Pant
3rd T20
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Key Factors: High-altitude HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala; Jansen + Rabada powerful
MVP: Jansen
4th T20
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Key Factors: Black soil Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow assists spin; Maharaj challenges India middle order
MVP: Maharaj
5th T20
Predicted Winner: India
Key Factors: Massive Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad; home advantage
MVP: Jaiswal
The South Africa tour of India 2025 will take place across many cities, from the east to the north and then the south. Each stadium has its own characteristics. If you want to experience the cricket fever live, the top three recommended venues are Narendra Modi Stadium, HPCA Stadium, and New PCA Stadium.
