India Will face South Africa in the first match of the two-match Test series. In this article, we determine the IND vs SA weather report and pitch report of Eden Gardens for the 1st Test of India tour of South Africa 2025.
IND vs SA Weather Report, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report – 1st Test, South Africa tour of India 2025:
IND vs SA Kolkata weather report
There is no chance of rain during the IND vs SA match. The maximum temperature is expected to be 28°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 18°C.
India vs South Africa Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
The surface at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, which will be home to the first of two Test matches between India vs South Africa, is expected to be a good Test match wicket, with something to offer for fast bowlers, spinners and batsmen as well.
The venue will host its fourth IND vs SA Test match, having last hosted a Test match between the two teams in 2010.
This will also be the first Test match at the historic Eden Gardens since the day-night Test against Bangladesh in 2019.
The wicket of this particular venue has changed a lot over the years. The track that started as a spin-friendly track was transformed into a fast bowler’s paradise after the surface was rebuilt in 2017.
However, it has again become a spin-friendly ground, which has been evident in the last few seasons of the IPL.
This is expected to help the fast bowlers in the morning session on all five days, as the ball will start turning and spinners will come into play from the third day of the match.
As is the case with Test matches played in the Indian subcontinent, the team winning the toss should consider electing to bat first, as targets of more than 150 runs can be challenging to achieve on days four and five.
Looking at the record of this ground, the team batting first should score at least 370-380 in the first innings of the match.
Anything less than the above total will give the opposition a chance to stay in the game, and prevent the batsmen from leaking runs in an attempt to take wickets by inducing them to play the wrong shots.
Both teams would like to give their best performance in an attempt to win this match and take a 1-0 lead in the series, which could prove to be decisive in the next match.
conclusion
India will be looking to continue their strong record against South Africa in Test matches played at the Eden Gardens, with a win in the first game of the upcoming two-match Test series.
As far as South Africa is concerned, the Proteas will aim to give India a tough fight on home soil by putting up a strong effort with the bat, ball and in the field.