India vs South Africa 1st T20 Highlights: IND were to take on SA at the Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday, but the weather had other plans.
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st T20: The first T20I between Suryakumar Yadav-led India and Aiden Markram’s South Africa at Durban’s Kingsmead was called off due to rain in the host city on Sunday. The rains werr so heavy that even the toss was hot held for the game.
The two teams will be back again on Tuesday to play in the second T20I at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The visitors will be looking to try different combinations in this bilateral series keeping the 2024 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA in mind.
This is the only series they will play, along with a three-match T20I series with Afghanistan in January, before going to the T20 World Cup. That gives them six matches to prepare before the extravaganza.
With the core of the team remaining the same as the previous series against Australia the members of the team will be aware of what their roles in their side would be.
However, the challenge is the adaptability to conditions as for most of the team it is their first tour to the Rainbow Nation.
While the batting can take care of itself it will be bowling which will be tested. In the absence of Hardik Pandya India has a decided to go with just five bowlers in conditions which are not conducive to spin it will be a challenge for spinners
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav though has started the Australia series well tapered off as the series went on. He will be hoping to get back into runs in the series.
Aiden Markram has already captained South Africa in the past and has won some high-profile games. He has been given a squad of youngsters to work with against a strong Indian side.