In what will be a replace of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, India and South Africa will commence a five-match T20I series with the first game set to take place at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Monday. South Africa whitewashed India 2-0 in the Test series while KL Rahul-led Team India bounced back to win the ODI series 2-1 on Saturday.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Indian side will now look to continue their preparation for the defence of their T20 World Cup title next year as they face Proteas. Indians have won 87 per cent of their T20I matches since the T20 World Cup 2024 win under Rohit Sharma, including their Asia Cup 2025 title win earlier this year.
The first game will see the return of vice-captain Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya returning from different injuries. Gill missed the second Test followed by the ODI series due to neck injury while Hardik has been out of action since the Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Sri Lanka due to quadriceps injury.
For South Africa, Aiden Markram will be back to lead the T20I series with Tristan Stubbs returning to their line-up after an impressive run in the Test series. They will be boosted by the return of pacy Anrich Nortje to the line-up and will be hoping that the former Delhi Capitals pacer can rattle the Indian batting line-up.
Indian have faced South Africa twice at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack and have lost both those matches in 2015 and 2022 and will be hoping to turn the losing trend around come Tuesday night.
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Here are all the details about India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match…
When is India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match going to take place?
The India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match will take place on Tuesday, December 9.
Where is India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match going to take place?
The India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match will be held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
What time will India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match start?
The India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match will begin at 7pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 630pm.
Where can I watch India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match on TV in India?
The India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match will be available LIVE on TV on Star Sports network channels in India.
How can I watch livestreaming of India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match in India?
The India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match will be available for livestreaming on JioHotstar website and app.
India vs South Africa 2025 1st T20I match Predicted 11
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje