On December 10th, the cricketing battle unfolds at Kingsmead, Durban, as South Africa takes on India in the 1st T20I. The match kicks off at 02:00 PM GMT, promising a thrilling encounter at the heart of the action.
India vs South Africa Match Preview
In a much-anticipated clash, South Africa and India are set to renew their T20I rivalry at Kingsmead, Durban, marking their first T20I encounter since the World Cup 2022. The last meeting saw South Africa emerge victorious by 5 wickets, overcoming Suryakumar Yadav’s valiant 68 for India.
David Miller’s 59 and Aiden Markram’s 52 guided South Africa to 137/5, successfully chasing a 134-run target. This time, India enters with a revamped squad, featuring a blend of new faces and seasoned players from the B team, where many contributors recently secured a convincing 4-1 series win against Australia after the World Cup 2023. The stage is set for a thrilling face-off as both teams aim to assert their dominance in this exciting T20I encounter.
India vs South Africa Weather Report
During the upcoming match, expect a cool temperature of 19°C with a RealFeel® of 17°C. The weather forecast indicates considerable cloudiness with a chance of rain, accompanied by a gentle southwest wind at 11 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 30 km/h. The humidity level stands at 91%, and the dew point is at 18°C. There’s a 59% probability of precipitation, with an expected rainfall of 1.4 mm. Cloud cover is expected to be at its peak, reaching 100%. Prepare for an intriguing match amidst these weather conditions.
India vs South Africa Pitch Report
Kingsmead in Durban typically offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce, making it favorable for strokeplay.
India vs South Africa Predicted XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristian Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Dream11 Team for India vs South Africa
Captain: Aiden Markram
Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller
Bowlers: Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Tabraiz Shamsi
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Ravindra Jadeja
Where to Watch India vs South Africa?
| Country | Broadcast Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+Hotstar |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport Digital Platform |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | SKY GO |
