The distinctly anticipated India vs South Africa T20I collection is eventually upon us, with the first in shape kicking off on December 10th, 2023, on the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. Both groups boast formidable lineups, promising an interesting clash for cricket lovers global. This article presents a comprehensive assessment of the first T20I, which includes Dream11 predictions, Playing XI, fantasy group guidelines, pitch file, and climate forecast.
Pitch Report:
The Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, offering good pace and carry for the fast bowlers. The pitch also provides some assistance to swing bowlers early on, making it a challenging surface for batsmen. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, offering more opportunities for strokeplay.
Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Durban on December 10th predicts a high chance of rain, with a precipitation level of 80%. The temperature will hover around 21 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 85%. The wind speed is expected to be around 23 km/h. The rain could play a significant role in the game, potentially affecting the toss decision and impacting the overall outcome of the match.
IND vs SA head-to-head in T20Is
- Matches: 24
- India Won: 13
- South Africa Won: 10
- NR: 1
Squads:
T20 Squads
India:
- Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer
- Wicket Keeper: Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja , Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa:
- Batsmen: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller
- Wicket Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders: Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is)
- Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is) and Lizaad Williams
Predicting the Winner of IND vs SA 1st T20I
The 1st T20I between India and South Africa on December 10th presents a captivating clash between two well-matched teams. Predicting the winner is a challenging task, as both sides possess strengths and weaknesses that could influence the outcome. However, analyzing various factors can help us form an informed prediction.
IND vs SA 1st T20I Match Details
- Match: India vs South Africa, 1st T20I
- Series Venue: Kingsmead in Durban
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST, Sunday – December 10
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
- Live Free Mobile Streaming: Disney+Hotstar will live stream the India vs South Africa T20I series
Possible XI Predictions:
India:
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Deepak Chahar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mohammed Siraj
- Mukesh Kumar
South Africa:
- Reeza Hendricks
- Matthew Breetzke
- Tristan Stubbs
- Aiden Markram (capt)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Andile Phehlukwayo
- Keshav Maharaj
- Gerald Coetzee
- Nandre Burger
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
Batsmen: Reeza Hendricks (South Africa), Suryakumar Yadav (India) (vc), Shubman Gill (india)
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (India), Marco Jansen (South Africa), Aiden Markram (South Africa) (c), Andile Phehlukwayo (South Africa)
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee (South Africa), Ravi Bishnoi (India), Deepak Chahar (India)
4 Backups Player: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, Tristan Stubbs