India playing XI for IND vs SA 1st Test in Kolkata: India's likely lineup for match in Eden Gardens – sportingnews.com

Ritabrata Banerjee
After a convincing series win at home against West Indies last month, India will aim to continue their winning streak on home soil as they host reigning World Test Championship winners South Africa in a two-game series. 
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India are yet to lose a series in the ongoing WTC 2025-27 cycle as they kicked off with an incredible 2-2 series against England away from home, followed by a whitewash of West Indies at home.
South Africa, on the other hand, are coming to India after holding Pakistan to a 1-1 draw in an away series, which was played last month.
The top order for India is likely to remain the same as KL Rahul will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who displayed tremendous form against West Indies.
Sai Sudharsan will continue to hold on to the third spot in the batting lineup, while captain Gill will come out to bat in the fourth position.
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After a brilliant century against West Indies, Dhruv Jurel is likely to hold on to his place in the playing eleven, even though vice-captain Rishabh Pant is back in the team after recovering from his foot injury.
While the pitch at Eden Gardens is likely to be a sporting wicket, Gautam Gambhir could field both Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja alongside Kuldeep Yadav. 
India’s likely playing XI: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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Ritabrata Banerjee is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.

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