India will lock horns in the 1st Test of the three matches Test Series which will begin from Oct 2, 2019. The action will take place at VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The Indian team will be led by Virat Kohli, while South Africa will play under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis. Prior to this Test match, both teams faced each other in three matches T20I series which started from Sept 15, 2019. The T20I series ended in 1-1 draw. South Africa will start off with their ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 campaign while India is currently on top of the point table with 120 points as they won against West Indies by 2-0 in the recently-concluded Test series held last month in August, 2019. Meanwhile, fans who are concern about rain playing a spoilsport in IND vs SA 1st Test match, should scroll down below for weather report and rain forecast details. We will also help you with the pitch report of India vs South Africa 1st Test, 2019. India Vs South Africa, Cricket Score 1st Test Match.

As per accuweather.com, the weather at Visakhapatnam will be cloudy and there are chances of a shower on Day 1 of IND vs SA 1st Test Match, 2019. Dark clouds are expected to hover over the ground when the match will begin at 9 am.  There will be sunshine only after 1 pm and there might also be a thunderstorm in between. India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019, Match Preview: Rohit Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha in Focus As Virat Kohli and Co. Take On Proteas in Visakhapatnam.

Visakhapatnam Weather Report 

Weather Report of IND vs SA 1st Test 2019 (Photo Credits: Accuweather.com)

Pitch Report: The pitch is typically cream in colour and absolutely flat. However, there is some tinge of grass in between due to on-going rains since the past few days. Spinners will play a major role in this pitch as the previous Test played here saw spinners taking 25 wickets.

India vs South Africa 2019, 1st Test Preview:

India has included Wriddhiman Saha in the playing XI, as Rishabh Pant has been taken off from his wicket-keeping duty. India will be playing without Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian pacer who took a hat-trick against West Indies last month has encountered a back injury. Rohit Sharma is likely to open with Wriddhiman Saha in the upcoming Test in absence of KL Rahul.

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