South Africa Vs India, Boxing Day Test: All You Need To Know - From Session Timings To Head-To-Head Record

Indian cricket team are all set to take on South Africa in the 1st Boxing Day Test at Centurion's SuperSport Park startimg tomorrow, December 26. Here are all the details for you need to know ahead of the big game

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 25 December 2023 2:07 pm

Rohit Sharma, right, celebrates a wicket with Ravindra Jadeja during the 2nd India vs Australia Test

India are all set to take on South African challenge in the Test matches with the 1st Test slated to begin on Tuesday,?December 26, or famously known as Boxing Day. (More Cricket News | Full Coverage)

The Men In Blue began their Proteas tour with a drawn series in the T20Is and concluded the white-ball tour with a 2-1 series win in the 50-over format.

However, India are yet to win a Test series in the Rainbow Nation. Their only biggest feat remains a drawn series back in 2010/11 tour to South Africa. Back in 2021/22 tour, India led the series 1-0 but ended up losing 2-1.

As for Rohit Sharma, a huge task lies in front of him - win a Test series for the 1st time in Indian cricketing history. In the past, many big names have failed in the likes of Mohammed Azharuddin (1992), so did Sachin Tendulkar (1996) and Sourav Ganguly (2001). Rahul Dravid (2006-07), Dhoni (2010-11 and 2013-14) won Test matches, and so did Virat Kohli (2018-19 and 2021-22) but none of them could win the elusive series in South Africa.

In Temba Bavuma's South Africa, they have a team that has a crack fast bowling attack, which could make some of the young Indian batters look like cats on hot tin roof.

Ahead of the 1st Test Boxing Day Test between South Africa and India, here are all the details to know:

What Is India's Record At Centurion's SuperSport Park?
India are set to play their 1st Test at the SuperSport Park. The Proteas have played 28 matches at the venue and have won 22 times and lost three. The other three games were draws. As for Team India, they have played three games here, winning just one and losing two.

Weather Forecast
As per AccuWeather, there are 58% chance of thunderstorms in the morning and will have periods of rain. The temperature will be around 23°c.

Head-to-head Records
Both these sides have played each other 42 times in Test cricket, with South Africa having a slight edge against India, with 17 wins compared to India's 15 victories, alongside 10 drawn matches.

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Live Streaming and Broadcast details:
When will India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match take place?

India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match will take place on Tuesday, December 26.

What time will India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match begin? And What Are The Session Timings?

India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match will kickstart at 1:30 pm IST.

Session timings: 1st session - 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. 2nd session - 4.10 pm to 6.10 pm. 3rd session - 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm (IST Timings)

Where will India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match take place?

India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match will take place at the SuperSport Park Stadium in Centurion.

How to watch India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match live telecast in India?

India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match will be broadcast LIVE on the Star Sports network in India.

How to live stream the India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match in India?

India vs South Africa 1st Boxing Day Test match can be live streamed on Disney + Hotstar app and website.