SA vs IND Match Preview

It is the first game of the four-game series, and hosts South Africa will look to take an early lead as they face India. When the two teams met, the Indians won the ICC T20 World Cup final. Since then, Indian cricket has reached a low point with a home series loss to New Zealand. They are prepared for a strong comeback as the South Africans look to capitalise on their recent home form to win this game. The Indians' bowling attack is inexperienced, which could prove decisive in this series. They don't have a good record in South Africa, so it'll be interesting to see how the team performs. 

SA vs IND Match Details

South Africa vs India – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 08th November 2024 at 08:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs IND Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	167
Avg 2nd inn score	154
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SA vs IND Pitch Report

Quick bowlers have always liked bowling at this pitch, where the surface provides pace and bounce. Batsmen must focus their eyes on the wicket before they begin playing their shots, which becomes easier.

SA vs IND Weather Report

Rain is expected in the venue, and the weather will be mostly cloudy. The moisture on the wicket will present a challenge for the batsmen.

SA vs IND Last Five Matches

IND ( India )	W W W L W
SA ( South Africa )	W W L W L

SA vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SA Won	IND Won	Tie	NR
Overall	43	13	29	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Ramandeep Singh

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter

Topmost Picks for SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton scored a quick 48 in the second matchand and looked completely in command before getting out.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj is the most experienced bowler in the side and must bowl tight lines in the middle overs.

Top Picks – India

• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav will lead a batting unit that has plenty of big strikers including himself.
• Varun Chakravarthy – India will likely continue with Varun Chakravarthy as the frontline spinner in the team. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs IND Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs(VC), Suryakumar Yadav(C), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA vs IND Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya(C), Marco Jansen(VC), Arshdeep Singh, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya

Vice-captain – Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

SA vs IND Probable Winners:

The Indians have a solid batting lineup, but their bowling attack is young and inexperienced. The majority of the bowlers have never played in South African conditions, so the spin-heavy attack will have to overcome the odds to succeed. South Africa has a strong batting lineup as well as a bowling attack that is well-suited to the conditions. We anticipate a close game, but the South Africans have an advantage because they will be playing at home. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.