A new bilateral series beckons as South Africa is ready to host India for four T20 internationals. It is needless to say many players would love to assert themselves in this series, as it also provides a perfect audition platform for the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Regardless, India will enter this series as favorites. The T20 World Cup winners really pack a punch. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue have most of the bases covered, with a power-packed batting line-up. South Africa, meanwhile, will be ready to take revenge for the T20 World Cup Final loss.
Before the South Africa vs India T20I series begins, here's a glance at the preview for the three matches.
South Africa vs India T20I series schedule
Four T20Is at four incredible venues! The series will kickstart in Durban on November 8. The second match is scheduled on November 10 in Gqeberha before the third T20I that will be played in Centurion on November 13. The fourth and final match will be hosted at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg (November 15).
South Africa vs India 1st T20I: Kingsmead, Durban, November 08
South Africa vs India 2nd T20I: St. George's Park, Gqeberha, November 10
South Africa vs India 3rd T20I: SuperSport Park, Centurion, November 13
South Africa vs India 4th T20I: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, November 15
South Africa vs India full T20I squads
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma
South Africa vs India T20I series match timings
To cater to the Indian audience, South Africa have kept the match timings slightly preferable to the Indian Standard Time (IST). Hence, the first, third and fourth T20Is will start at 8:30 pm IST. The second T20I is much better as it will start at 7:30 pm IST.
South Africa vs India T20I series live-streaming details in India
Fans in India can watch the matches live on Sports18 network, Colors Cineplex and JioCinema. Hindi commentary will be available on Colors Cineplex, while the Sports18 channels will have English commentary.
TV: Sports18 1, Sports18 1 HD, Colors Cineplex and Colors Cineplex HD
Live streaming: JioCinema
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