The much-anticipated India vs South Africa collection is just around the nook, with both groups gearing up for an interesting showdown throughout three formats. India may be traveling South Africa for a complete of seven suits, which includes three T20Is, 3 ODIs, and two Tests. This collection promises to be an exciting contest, as each aspect boasts proficient gamers and a rich record of aggressive cricket. This much-anticipated series will see the two teams compete across all three formats:
- 3 T20 Internationals (T20Is): December 10, 12, and 14
- 3 One Day Internationals (ODIs): December 17, 19, and 21
- 2 Test matches: December 26 and January 3
Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 (Sun) | 1st T20I | Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban | 7:30 PM |
| Dec 12 (Tue) | 2nd T20I | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 8:30 PM |
| Dec 14 (Thu) | 3rd T20I | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton | 8:30 PM |
| Dec 17 (Sun) | 1st ODI | DP World Wanderers Stadium, Sandton | 8:00 AM |
| Dec 19 (Tue) | 2nd ODI | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 11:00 AM |
| Dec 21 (Thu) | 3rd ODI | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 11:00 AM |
| Dec 26 (Tue) | 1st Test | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 10:30 AM |
| Jan 3 (Wed) | 2nd Test | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 10:30 AM |
Venues:
- Kingsmead, Durban: Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, South Africa. It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union and the Dolphins. Kingsmead is known for its fast and bouncy pitch, which makes it a challenging venue for batsmen.
- St George’s Park, Gqeberha: St George’s Park is a cricket ground in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa. It is the home ground of the Eastern Province Cricket Union and the Warriors. St George’s Park is known for its lush green outfield and its lively atmosphere.
- The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg: The Wanderers Stadium is a cricket ground in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the home ground of the Gauteng Cricket Union and the Lions. The Wanderers is known for its large capacity and its lively atmosphere.
- Boland Park, Paarl: Boland Park is a cricket ground in Paarl, South Africa. It is the home ground of the Western Province Cricket Association and the Boland Rocks. Boland Park is known for its picturesque setting and its fast and bouncy pitch.
- Supersport Park, Centurion: Supersport Park is a cricket ground in Centurion, South Africa. It is the home ground of the Titans. Supersport Park is known for its modern facilities and its lively atmosphere.
- Newlands, Cape Town: Newlands is a cricket ground in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the home ground of the Western Province Cricket Association and the Cape Cobras. Newlands is known for its stunning setting and its challenging pitch.
Venues, Date, and Time
T20
1st T20I – December 10, 2023 at 9:30 PM IST in Kingsmead, Durban.
2nd T20I – December 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM IST in St George’s Park, Gqeberha.
3rd T20I – December 14, 2023 at 9:30 PM IST in The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
ODIs:
1st ODI – December 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM IST in Boland Park, Paarl.
2nd ODI – December 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM IST in Supersport Park, Centurion.
3rd ODI – December 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM IST in Newlands, Cape Town.
Tests:
1st Test – December 31, 2023 to January 4, 2024 at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
2nd Test – January 8, 2024 to January 12, 2024 at Newlands, Cape Town.
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
Odi Squads
India:
- Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer
- Wicket Keeper:KL Rahul (C), Sanju Samson
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa:
- Batsmen: Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen
- Wicket Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne
- All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo
- Bowlers: Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams
Test Squads
India:
- Batsmen: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Wicket Keeper: Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk)
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna
South Africa:
- Batsmen: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Keegan Petersen
- Wicket Keeper: Kyle Verreynne, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham
- All-rounders: Marco Jansen, , Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder
- Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada