India came in to boost South Africa’s finances with an all-format tour. They start with three T20s in front of what looks to be a packed crowd. Both sides though will see these T20Is as a key factor in selection for the World Cup with a limited number of games before the main event.

SA vs IND Match Details

Date: December 10th, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

SA vs IND Weather Report

There is a slight drizzle before the game but the weather should be fine as the game begins.

SA vs IND Pitch Report

Durban has slowed down in recent years but remains a good track for T20s providing high-scoring games. Batting second is a better option.

SA vs IND Head-to-Head

SA vs IND Predicted Playing XI

SA Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markaram, Tristin Stubbs, Henrich Klaasan, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi

IND Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Yashashvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar

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SA vs IND Key Players

Reeza Hendricks

Quinton De Kock’s unavailability gives Reeza Hendricks an advantage. He has a series here to play himself in and show that he should be the first-choice opener in the side.

Ravi Bishnoi

Bishnoi has silently gone on to become the number-one T20 Bowler in the World. He is a unique leg-spinner and could be a challenge for South Africa, which hasn’t seen much of him.

SA vs IND Match Tips

Both South Africa and India are trying some new players here. India though do have some experience in their side and could back themselves to make a mark in South Africa.

Match Prediction: India Will Win The Match