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IND vs SA 1st T20I Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Suryakumar Yadav and Markram- (Source: @shyamawadhyada2/X.com)Suryakumar Yadav and Markram- (Source: @shyamawadhyada2/X.com)

On November 8, India will lock horns against South Africa for the first of four match T20I series at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. It will be the 28th encounter between two top teams, while the Men in Blue lead by 15-11 in the head-to-head table. 

The last time these two teams met was in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, and the Proteas would be eyeing to avenge their defeat. Meanwhile, this article will shed light on the pitch report, preview, and probable playing XI of the upcoming first T20I.

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming

InformationDetails
Date & TimeNovember 8, 8:30 pm
VenueKingsmead Stadium, Durban
Broadcast & Live StreamingSports 18, Jio Cinema, DD Sports, Colors Cineplex.

IND vs SA 1st T20I Preview: India Eyeing To Repeat World Cup Final Heroics

It is worth noting that India toured South Africa in December 2023 and the series was levelled 1-1. The first match was abandoned because of rain and India registered a victory in the third match to level the series. 

Post that, India beat South Africa in the T20 World Cup finals. Since that win, a lot has changed for India as veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have bid adieu to the game. 

For the upcoming series, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, while the BCCI has named a fresh and new looking Indian side. Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal, and Ramandeep Singh have earned their maiden T20I call-up and would look to make an impact. 

IND vs SA 1st T20I Preview: South Africa Looking To Avenge T20 WC's Defeat

Talking about South Africa, Aiden Markram will lead the side. Meanwhile, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen, who were rested for West Indies tour, return to the side along with Marco Jansen. 

Further, Kagiso Rabada, who enjoys playing against India, has been rested and the Proteas have handed all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana his maiden T20I call-up. Keshav Maharaj and Gerald Coetzee are too back in the mix to feature against India. 

IND vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report: What To Expect From Durban Surface?

The surface at Kingsmead will be a fair battle between the batters and bowlers. The strip will favour the seamers because of extra bounce. However, the batters can post big totals on the board is they play according to the situation. Spinners will have the least role to play as the surface won't assist them and can go for plenty of runs at the Kingsmead Stadium. 

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Key Players And Stats

  • Suryakumar Yadav smashed a century when the two teams met in a bilateral series in South Africa in 2023/2024. 
  • Keshav Maharaj has 12 wickets between India and South Africa T20Is, the second most-by a bowler. He needs three wickets to go on top.
  • David Miller has most runs (452) between India and South Africa T20Is. 

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Probable Playing XIs

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakravarthy, VijayKumar Vyshak. 

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Ottniel Baartman, Gerland Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Patrick Kruger

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Winner Prediction

Despite it being South Africa's home, India are the clear favourite as they are in good form and did well against Bangladesh in the recently concluded T20I series.