India will square off against South Africa in the 1st Test of the three-match series from Oct 2, 2019, at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Prior to this India and South Africa faced each other in three matches T20I series which ended in 1-1 draw. The Indian team will be playing without their major pace attacker Jasprit Bumrah, as Umesh Yadav has filled in his place. Faf du Plessis will lead the Proteas side, while India will play under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, if you are looking to make Dream11 team for IND vs SA 1st Test Match, 2019, we will help you in the prediction of best bowlers, batsmen, all-rounders and wicketkeepers. India Vs South Africa, Cricket Score 1st Test Match.

India defeated West Indies in the recently-concluded two-match Test series by 2-0. Rohit Sharma was not the part of playing XI in those Test Matches. Now in absence of KL Rahul, we can see him open batting for India in the upcoming Test match. Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari will be batsmen to watch out for as they both had a decent tour in West Indies, where both struck a century.  Now let us pick up the best players for Dream11 team of IND vs SA. Wriddhiman Saha to Replace Rishabh Pant in India vs South Africa 1st Test, Virat Kohli Calls Bengal Player 'Best Wicketkeeper' in World.

IND vs SA – Dream11 Team Prediction – Wicket-Keepers: As per Dream11 rules we can pick upto four wicket-keepers. It will be sensible to choose Quinton de Kock and Wriddhiman Saha for your team, as Rishabh Pant will most likely be dropped from the playing XI.

IND vs SA– Dream11 Team Prediction – Batsmen: Dream11 allows you to choose between 3-6 six batsmen. Both teams have a good set of batsmen. Considering the recent form of players, three Indian and one Proteas batsmen should be picked for your team. From India Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari should be selected while from South Africa their skipper Faf du Plessis should make way to your fantasy team.

IND vs SA– Dream11 Team Prediction: All-rounders: We can select upto four all-rounders, however you should go for only one. Ravindra Jadeja will be the best choice for your Dream11 team.

IND vs SA – Dream11 Team Prediction: Bowlers: Dream11 enables you to pick upto 6 bowlers, however, we have only four balance players left for our team. We should pick Mohammed Shami, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Umesh Yadav.

IND vs SA – Dream11 Team Prediction: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Quinton de Kock, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Umesh Yadav

India is currently on the top of ICC World Test Championship with 120 points while South Africa will kick-off their campaign from the upcoming Test Match against India. The Proteas ended the T20I series on a high note by defeating India in the last T20 match. This will provide them with confidence in the upcoming IND vs SA 1st Test Match, 2019.

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