India's first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata started on November 14, 2025. Eden Gardens, established in 1864 and home to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is one of India's most iconic cricket venues with a current seating capacity of around 68,000. The match belonged to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, not the 2023-25 cycle, so results affected the 2025-27 standings. Eden Gardens hosted its first Test from January 5 to 8, 1934. India's first Test win against England came at Madras on February 10, 1952 (by an innings and 8 runs) — it was not a 1933 win at Eden Gardens. The match also highlighted India's capacity to host high-profile international sporting events.
India-South Africa First Test Starts at Eden Gardens on November 14, 2025; WTC 2025-27 in Focus
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India's first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata started on November 14, 2025. Eden Gardens was established in 1864 and has a current seating capacity of around 68,000. The match belonged to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, not the 2023-25 cycle. India's first Test win against England came at Madras on February 10, 1952.
Key facts
- India's first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata started on November 14, 2025.
- Eden Gardens was established in 1864 and has a current seating capacity of around 68,000.
- The Test belonged to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, not 2023-25.
- Eden Gardens hosted its first Test from January 5 to 8, 1934.
- India's first Test win against England was at Madras on February 10, 1952, not at Eden Gardens in 1933.
- Eden Gardens is administered by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when did the first India-South Africa Test of November 2025 start?
It started on November 14, 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
When was Eden Gardens established and what is its current capacity?
Eden Gardens was established in 1864 and has a current seating capacity of around 68,000.
When did Eden Gardens host its first Test match?
Eden Gardens hosted its first Test, between India and England, from January 5 to 8, 1934.
Which World Test Championship cycle did the 2025 India-South Africa Test belong to?
It belonged to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
When and where did India record its first Test win against England?
India recorded its first Test win against England on February 10, 1952 at Madras, by an innings and 8 runs.
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