"ind vs sa t20:Today marks the beginning of India's tour of South Africa. The first encounter of the three-match T20 series between the two teams will unfold in Kingsmead, Durban. Stay tuned for an exciting start to the series!"
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| IND vs SA the first T20 match |
India Vs South Africa 1st T20: Currently, the Indian cricket team is in South Africa. Team India is set to play a series of three T20 matches, three one-day internationals, and two test matches in South Africa. The South Africa tour for India kicks off with the T20 series, and the first match between the two teams is scheduled for this evening at half-past seven.
The first T20 between India and South Africa will be played at Kingsmead in Durban. This ground is not known for high scores, and the pitch tends to be on the slower side. Dew is not expected to have a significant impact on this match. Consequently, the team winning the toss might choose to bat first.
For India, the opening partnership might feature Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the first T20. This decision could be influenced by the combination of left and right-hand batsmen. In this scenario, Ruturaj Gaikwad may not find a place in the playing eleven. Shreyas Iyer might play at number three, with captain Suryakumar Yadav at number four. Following them, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja could be in the lineup. In the bowling department, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi might be in action.
South Africa's fast bowling seems weakened due to the extended injury of Lungi Ngidi. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje are also not part of this series. In the first T20, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Dwaine Pretorius might be seen in action. In batting, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and captain Aiden Markram are expected to lead the charge.
Match Prediction:
The India vs. South Africa T20 series will witness the inclusion of several new players, making the competition quite thrilling. Although our match prediction meter currently favors Team India, the South African team playing on their home ground might enjoy a home advantage.
South Africa's Probable Playing XI: Riza Hendricks, Matthew Breitzke, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram (Captain), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi.
India's Probable Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar/Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.