India will take on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series and cricket fans are eager to watch an exciting match at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The match kicks off at 8:30 pm on November 8 and fans can tune into Sports18 and Colors Cineplex channels or watch live on the Jio Cinema app and website.
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Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy: A new era in Indian T20 cricket
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India played two consecutive T20I series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, laying a solid foundation for the tour of South Africa. The Men in Blue will be looking to continue their winning streak and extend Yadav’s unbeaten run as captain. However, the match carries extra weight as it marks a rematch of the 2024 T20 World Cup final, when India defeated South Africa in a nail-biting encounter.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir is focused on preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy where National Cricket Academy (NCA) director VVS Laxman will guide the team in South Africa. His leadership will play a key role in steering India’s young side against a hungry South Africa side.
Pressure on South Africa after recent struggles
South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, are under huge pressure after a disappointing performance in the recent T20I series. After a 0-3 defeat against the West Indies and a 1-1 draw with Ireland, the Proteas are keen to regain momentum at home. The team’s recent focus on developing young talent has given opportunities to emerging players such as Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira, who will be key in reshaping South Africa’s T20 format.
Team India: New faces, big potential
The Indian team has brought in some new players, making the first T20I a big opportunity for new faces to shine. Ramandeep Singh has impressed in IPL 2024 and the Emerging Asia Cup, bringing toughness and versatility to the batting order. Meanwhile, Vijaykumar Vyshak, who was recognized for his performances with Royal Challengers Bangalore, is all set to leave his mark in the bowling world.
Key players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will also be in the spotlight, especially Samson, who is targeted in the series against Bangladesh After in-game success, secure a long-term role as a starter. Fans can expect fireworks as these players prove their mettle on the international stage.
When will the first T20 series between South Africa vs India be played?
IND vs SA 1st T20 series will be played on November 8 (Friday).
When will the live toss match between South Africa and India take place?
The live tossing time for the 1st T20I between IND and SA is 8 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the South Africa vs India T20 series?
Sports 18 HD/SD will broadcast the IND vs SA T20 International Series live.
How can fans watch the South Africa vs India T20 live broadcast?
Fans can watch the live broadcast of IND vs SA T20 on the Jio Cinema app and website.
Complete team:
South Africa – Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simp 3rd and 3rd 4 T20Is), Tristan Stubbs.
India – Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vijay Avish Khan, Yash Dayal.
