India vs South Africa live score, 1 T20: Suryakumar Yadav-led India will take on Aiden Markram’s South Africa in the first match of the three-match T20I series starting at Kingmead in Durban.
Visitors will look to try different combinations in this bilateral series with the 2024 World Cup in West Indies and USA in mind.
With the core of the team remaining the same as in the previous series against Australia, the team members will be aware of their roles in their team.
However, the challenge is being able to adapt to the conditions, as for most of the team it is their first tour to the Rainbow Nation.
While the batting can take care of itself, the bowling will be tested. In the absence of Hardik Pandya, India decided to go with just five players in unsuitable spin conditions, and that will be a challenge for the spinners.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav though started the Australia series well as the series went on. He hopes to return to racing in the series.
Aiden Markram has already captained South Africa in the past and won some high-profile matches. He has been given a young team to work with against a strong Indian team.
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India tour of South Africa, 2023/24 – 1st T20I