South Africa and India are set to clash in a four-match T20I series beginning on Friday, November 8, at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. This encounter marks their first meeting since the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados, where India triumphed. South Africa will be eager for redemption against the Men in Blue.
The Proteas come into this series with momentum, having secured a 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh on their recent tour. Their last T20I was in late September against Ireland in Abu Dhabi, where they finished the series in a draw.
India, on the other hand, arrives following a 3-0 home Test series loss to New Zealand. However, the T20 squad consists of players not part of that series, as they look ahead to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sanju Samson will be a key player after his remarkable century against Bangladesh, contributing to India’s 297-run total. Meanwhile, with Nitish Kumar Reddy absent, Ramandeep Singh could step in as the bowling all-rounder.
India vs South Africa 1st T20: Probable playing XIs
South Africa:
Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Lutho Sipamla.
India:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Yash Dayal.
India vs South Africa 1st T20: Head-to-Head
– Total Matches Played: 27
– India Wins: 15
– South Africa Wins: 11
– Tie: 1
India vs South Africa 1st T20: Where and when to watch
The first T20I between India and South Africa will be held at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban and will be available for live telecast on Sports18.
