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• A two-match Test series between India and South Africa
• The two-match Test series will begin on November 14
• Which eleven players will get a chance in the first match in the Indian team

The Indian team is all set for the Test series between India and South Africa. After the series against England, the Indian team played a series against the West Indies. In this, the Indian team won the series by winning both the matches. After the excitement of T20 cricket, it’s time for the thrills of Test cricket. The two-match Test series between India and South Africa begins on November 14.

Led by Shubman Gill, the Indian team will aim to continue their excellent form against South Africa. However, picking the final eleven for the first Test will not be easy for skipper Gill. Rishabh Pant is fully fit and will look to shine with the bat in this series. Dhruv Jurel, who scored two back-to-back centuries against South Africa A, could also make it to the final eleven. Now read about how Team India’s playing XI will be in the first Test between India and South Africa.

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Rishabh Pant will make a comeback

Rishabh Pant, who was injured during the England series, is fully fit. He was seen captaining the South Africa A team. Not only this, Rishabh also scored a lot of runs with his bat. That is why Pant has been included in the squad selected against South Africa. Given Pant’s strong Test record, his place in the final eleven is considered a certainty. Pant’s record against South Africa has been excellent. In six innings of three Test matches, Pant has scored 186 runs at an average of 37. Pant has also scored a century against South Africa.

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Will Jurel get a chance?

Rishabh Pant will be seen working as a wicketkeeper in the Test series against South Africa. However, Dhruv Jurrell is believed to be given a chance despite Pant being in the final eleven. Jurel made a sensational performance with the bat against South Africa A team. He scored centuries in both innings of the second unofficial Test. Hence it will be difficult for the team management to ignore Jurel. Jurel can be considered to replace Sai Sudarshan.

Possible Playing of Team India 11

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.