India vs South Africa, Tests: Players to watch out for
What's the story
India and South Africa are set to face each other in a two-match Test series. The series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The 1st Test is set to be held at the Eden Gardens, starting November 14. The 2nd Test will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Here we present 4 players to watch out for.
#1
KL Rahul - India
KL Rahul comes into this series on the back of a solid England tour where he managed 532 runs from 5 matches with two centuries and two fifties. The versatile Rahul then followed it up with scores worth 100, 38 and 58* in the two-Test series at home against West Indies. Overall, he owns 3,985 in Tests at 36.55 (100s: 11, 50s: 20).
#2
Rishabh Pant - India
Rishabh Pant, India's flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter, is all set to make his much-anticipated Test comeback. Pant has been out of action since July after suffering a toe injury from a Chris Woakes delivery during the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Recently, Pant made his return to competitive cricket with the two unofficial Tests for India A against South Africa A in Bengaluru.
#3
Keshav Maharaj - South Africa
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj boasts bags of experience in First-Class cricket. In 168 FC matches, he has claimed 644 wickets at 26.65. As many as 212 of his wickets have come in Tests for South Africa from 60 matches. He has a sound record in Asia. As per ESPNcricinfo, he owns 54 wickets in Asia from 9 matches at 29.72.
4#
Aiden Markram - South Africa
Aiden Markram played a match-winning knock in the 4th innings of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final against Australia. The opening batter is highly experienced and will want to showcase his credentials. Markram has amassed 3,090 runs in Tests at 35.93 (100s: 8, 50s: 13). Against India Markram has pretty much struggled. He owns 373 runs from 10 matches at 19.63.