After securing a 4-1 series victory at home, the Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up for a challenging road ahead as they prepare to take on South Africa in a three-match T20 series starting this Sunday. IND vs SA 1st T20I takes place at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa.
The team, fresh from their triumphant home series, is eager to carry their winning momentum into the upcoming contests against South Africa.
The first T20 cricket match between India and South Africa will occur at Durban’s Kingsmead. The second match is scheduled at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, while the showdown will unfold at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Suryakumar Yadav, having successfully led the team to a convincing series to win against Australia at home, will continue as India’s cricket captain in the upcoming T20 series against the Proteas. It marked Suryakumar Yadav’s inaugural series as the T20 captain for India.
The Indian cricket team is set to receive a significant boost for the upcoming tour to South Africa with the inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja, who will serve as the vice-captain for the T20 series.
Additionally, the team will feature the talents of batting star Shubman Gill and ace pacer Mohammed Siraj. All three players took a rest during the Australia series after participating in the ODI World Cup.
Unfortunately, South Africa’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will miss the T20 series due to injury. The 27-year-old pacer is currently recovering from an ankle sprain.
KL Rahul will captain the Indian squad in the three-match ODI series that follows the T20 series. The tour of South Africa will conclude with two Test matches, and captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will join the squad for these matches.
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Schedule for IND vs SA 1st T20I 2023 match and live timings
| Match | India vs. South Africa |
| Stadium | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa |
| Date & Time | Sunday, December 10, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
Where can I watch IND vs. SA 1st T20I 2023 live in India?
Disney+ Hotstar will stream the India vs. South Africa T20 2023 series live. Star Sports TV stations in India will broadcast the IND vs. SA T20I matches live.
Weather & Pitch Report
There is a 20% chance of rain during India’s first T20I against South Africa. Rain may cause delays or interruptions for South Africa’s first T20 international match.
Cloudy skies are expected for the game, with a 20% chance of rain in Durban. As per AccuWeather, weather expect the temperature to be approximately 20 degrees Celsius, with high humidity in the 80s.
The Kingsmead stadium field is well-known for its ability to aid bowlers. Seamers will benefit from the extra movement provided by the damp track. Spinners frequently suffer in this situation.
However, if batters become adjusted to the pitch, they may score a lot of runs. The team that wins the toss will most likely bat first to establish a high score.
India vs. South Africa T20I Squad
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma(WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram(C), Heinrich Klaasen(WK), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottniel Baartman,Donovan Ferreira, Lizaad Williams
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