IND vs SA 2025 Freedom Trophy Schedule – Match Details, Venues, Timings

IND vs SA: The month of November 2025 will be a special one for cricket fans. This month will mark the start of the prestigious Freedom Trophy between India and South Africa—a Test series dedicated not only to cricket, but also to history, ideals, and the spirit of freedom.

The Freedom Trophy is named in honor of two great leaders—Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Both leaders fought for freedom and equality in their respective countries, and therefore, this series reflects the spirit of "freedom."

IND vs SA Match Schedule

A total of two Test matches will be played in the Freedom Trophy 2025. The series will begin in Kolkata and conclude in Guwahati.

IND vs SA First Test Match

Date: November 14, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 9:30 AM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Second Test Match

Date: November 22, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30 AM IST

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

IND vs SA: A long-standing rivalry between the two teams

Test cricket between India and South Africa has always been highly competitive. The Freedom Trophy began in 2015, and since then, India has dominated the series on most occasions.

Over the past few years, players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah have performed brilliantly in this trophy. Meanwhile, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, Dean Elgar, and Temba Bavuma are ready to challenge India.

IND vs SA Post-Test Series Schedule (ODIs and T20s)

ODI Series

First ODI: November 30, 2025 - 1:30 PM, Ranchi

Second ODI: December 3, 2025 - 1:30 PM, Raipur

Third ODI: December 6, 2025 - 1:30 PM, Visakhapatnam

T20 Series

First T20: December 9, 2025 - 7:00 PM, Cuttack

Second T20: December 11, 2025 - 7:00 PM, Mullanpur

Third T20: December 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM, Dharamsala

Fourth T20: December 17, 2025 - 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM, Lucknow

Fifth T20: December 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM Ahmedabad