India vs South Africa 1st Test: Toss Report, Playing XI - Ravindra Jadeja Ruled Out

India vs South Africa 1st Test Toss: India and South Africa are up against each other in the first Test of the Freedom Series. The match is being played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

This is the first of the two-match Test series on South African soil. Prasidh Krishna is making his Test debut, whereas two South African players are also going to play their first Test match.

IND vs SA 1st Test Toss Report

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the Toss and elected to Bowl first.

India vs South Africa 1st Test Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa (Playing XI): Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Geral Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger

India vs South Africa: What Captains Said

Rohit Sharma (India Captain): 'Wasn't too sure (on batting or bowling). We are quite aware of the conditions, we have been here a few times. We need to put runs on the board and the bowlers will do the job for us. We do understand the challenge of batting first with the overhead conditions and the grass, but the guys are up for the challenge. We are playing with four seamers and a spinner. Ashwin is playing in place of Jadeja. Jaddu had a bit of a back spasm, so Ashwin comes in and he is a quality spinner to have. Prasidh is making his debut, along with the other pacers Shardul, Siraj and Bumrah.'

Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain): 'We'll bowl first. Wicket has been under covers, we want to use the moisture and make early inroads. Our boys have all got into reasonably fit conditions, Lungi is the only one who's not yet fully fit. Two debutants today - Nandre Burger and David Bedingham. We're playing with four seamers for this one. It is always difficult to come up against India, but we are ready with our preparation.'