India's tour of South Africa enters the red-ball phase on Tuesday as the two teams face off in the first of the two-match Test series.
The series is a part of the World Test Championship (WTC) Cycle for 2025. The first match of the series will be one of the two Boxing Day Tests taking place this year -- Australia vs Pakistan is the other one.
Here is everything you need to know about the first Test of the series between India and South Africa.
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When is the India vs South Africa, 1st Test?
The first of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa will take place from December 26-30. This will be the last piece of action for both teams until the start of 2024.
Where is the India vs South Africa, 1st Test?
The opening Test between India and South Africa will be held at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
What time does India vs South Africa, 1st Test start in India?
The Test match will begin at 13:30 in India.
The morning session will be two hours long which means, lunch will be taken at around 15:30 hours IST.
It will be a 40-minute break and play will resume at 16:10 hours IST.
The second session will also be a two-hour affair and Tea will be around 18:10 hours IST.
After a 20-minute break, play will resume at 18:30 hours IST for the final sesion.
Stumps will be around 20:30 hours IST.
However, if rain interrupts the game sessions will be rescheduled.
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Where can I watch India and South Africa on TV and online in India?
Fans can stream the 1st Test between India and South Africa online on the Disney+ Hotstar. The match will be streamed on the app, as well as website. The Boxing Day Test match will be telecasted in various languages - English, Hindi, and Vernacular.
| Tournament | Date | Online stream | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs SA 1st Test | December 26, 2023 | Disney+ Hotstar | Star Sports Network |
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