Live Cricket Streaming of India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019 Day 1 on DD Sports, Hotstar and Star Sports: Watch Free Telecast and Live Score of IND vs SA Match on TV and Online

India will take on South Africa in first of three-Test match series on October 2, 2019 in Vishakhapatnam.  Led by talismanic captain Virat Kohli, Team India is looking to maintain winning momentum in the World Test Championship 2019-20 after registering a fantastic victory in opening series against West Indies. The Proteas are making their debut at the championships and playing Indian away is as tough as it gets. Both sides will likely have a few changes in the playing eleven as the two look to progress in the ICC World Test Championship points table. You can check out all details on India vs South Africa 1st Test Match 2019 Day 1 free live telecast on DD Sports, ball-by-ball radio commentary on Prasar Bharati Sports. Other TV channels such as Star Sports and digital platforms like Hotstar will be bringing in the free telecast and live streaming of IND vs SA. For live score updates and other details like the preview, playing conditions, team news, scroll down.

India have promoted ODI and T20 vice-captain Rohit Sharma to open the innings with a view to get the best out of hitman’s talents. It has been a bit of a rough ride for Rohit Sharma if Test cricket is concerned. It has not clicked for him in the longer format of the game, and with no place in the middle order, the selectors thought it would be best to have him open the innings. Replicating a Virender Sehwag model right from the onset will be too much to ask, but at least his fans will be happy to see him in action. Another player who must grab his chance is Ravichandran Ashwin who is likely to play. The veteran has been a wonderful servant for India in test cricket, and on Indian pitches, South Africa will find him tough to negotiate. Wriddhiman Saha replaces out of form Rishabh Pant whose stocks have tumbled recently. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of IND vs SA 1st Test 2019, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Encounters in The Longest Format!

South Africa will rely on their pace attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Vernon Philander that can be quite a handful if they find their rhythm early. Keshav Maharaj will find spin as and when the wicket wears and tears. In the batting department, all eyes will be on skipper Faf Du Plessis and opener Dean Elger who are tailor-made for Test cricket. Wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock coming in late down the order is also known for scoring big runs while young opener Adrien Markram should be battle-ready playing in subcontinent conditions. India vs South Africa 2019: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin Eye Big Records in 1st Test Match 2019 in Visakhapatnam. 

India vs South Africa, 1st Test Match 2019 Day 1 Schedule (Date, Match Time, Venue Details)

India and South Africa kick off the three-match Test series on October 2, 2019. India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019, Day 1 will be held on Wednesday with a start time of 9.30 am IST (Indian Standard Time). The match will be played at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium (also known as ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test Match 2019 Day 1 Free Live Telecast (TV Channels in India)

Twenty20 might be fun but true-blue cricket fans know the real fun is in watching the longest format of the game. And for them, Star Sports Network brings in the free live telecast of India vs South Africa 1st Test match 2019. Catch IND vs SA, 1st Test Day 1 live action aired on TV channels, Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD for English commentary and Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD for Hindi commentary.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test Match 2019 Day 1 Free Live Streaming Online

If not following the match on television, you can always watch it online. Hotstar, the digital arm of Star is providing India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019 live streaming option. If you're a JIO user, you can watch the match on the Jio App online.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test Match 2019 Day 1 Ball-By-Ball Commentary, Live Score Updates and Audio Commentary on Prasar Bharati Sports

You also have an option of following India vs South Africa 1st Test 2019 live action via he radio commentary. Catch IND vs SA game on Prasar Bharati Sports. You can also follow LatestLY for India vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 1 live score updates and ball-by-ball commentary.

South Africa have a good squad if they play to the potential with a mixture of young faces and experienced professionals. The role of Fad De Plessis will be crucial as he must instil confidence in his team that they can dethrone India in their own fort.

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