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India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st T20: Match called off due to rain in Durban

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st T20: IND vs SA, The T20 international between India and South Africa was called off as the rain continued in Durban. The two teams will now play the second T20 on Tuesday at Saint George's Park cricket stadium

India vs South Africa Live Score Updates, 1st T20: An India supporter waves a flag while covers are visible on the pitch as rain has delayed the start of play ahead of the first T20 cricket match between South Africa and India at Kingsmead stadium in Durban (AFP)Premium
India vs South Africa Live Score Updates, 1st T20: An India supporter waves a flag while covers are visible on the pitch as rain has delayed the start of play ahead of the first T20 cricket match between South Africa and India at Kingsmead stadium in Durban (AFP)

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st T20: IND vs SA, India's tour of South Africa began on a shaky note as the first T20 international was called off due to heavy rains in Durban. Cricket South Africa waited till the last moment as per the rules, but rains were showing no indication of stopping and finally the cricket administration decided to call off the match. 

The young Team India is welcomed by rains in Durban and the toss for the first T20 international is delayed. The covers are on the pitch and fans are praying to the rain gods as they want the match to start as soon as possible. 

Suryakumar Yadav led team India will take on the Proteas for the first out of the three-match T20I series. 

The Indians come into the match on a high, having won the series against the Aussies in their own backyard. However, Surya and company won't take too much comfort from that win on home soil, as it came against a depleted Aussie line-up in the immediate aftermath of the World Cup, and the batting-friendly conditions in India helped their batsmen's style.

Playing in South Africa, however, will be a different ball game altogether as the swinging and seaming conditions in the SENA country are unlikely to offer any solace to the Indian batsmen, especially batsmen like Shreyas Iyer who could once again be tested on his vulnerability to the short ball.

Meanwhile, there will be an opportunity for some players to simply seal their place in the India T20 XI ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup, which is less than 6 months away. Players such as Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer have all shown glimpses of good form but will need to continue their good form to make their case to the selectors.

Meanwhile, the Proteas will be without the services of experienced pacer Kagiso Rabada due to injury, while other pacers like Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi will return to their franchises after the second T20I to play domestic 4-day cricket.

India vs South Africa: When and where to watch?

India vs South Africa's first T20 international will start at 7:30 PM as per the India time and the match is expected to go on till 10:30 midnight.

India vs South Africa's first T20 international will be broadcast LIVE on Star Sports Network on television. For live-streaming of the India vs South Africa first T20I, the users can tune in to Disney+ Hotstar mobile application and website.

India vs South Africa: Squads

India’s T20 squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Deepak Chahar.

South Africa T20 squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams.

 

10 Dec 2023, 09:28:57 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Match called off 

India vs South Africa Live: Finally, the update is here and it is not what we were looking for as the 1st T20 international between India and South Africa is called off due to rains in Durban. The rains were lashing South African city for past 3-4 days and the same continued on Sunday. 

10 Dec 2023, 09:19:02 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: No let up in rain 

India vs South Africa Live: The rains refuse to die down in Durban and now match getting abandoned is looking like a very real possibility. Even if the rain stops at this stage, which is unlikely, the beginning for the match will take a lot of time and nobody is sure if Cricket South Africa has that much patience left. 

10 Dec 2023, 09:08:25 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: The ‘Unguaranteed’ Kohli

India vs South Africa Live: A recent report by news Dainik Jagran quoted BCCI sources claiming that the spot of Virat Kohli is not guaranteed in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The former India skipper has also not issued any clarity over his future plans about the white ball format of the game, but it seems clear that he is no longer the first choice in the T20 team.

10 Dec 2023, 08:58:59 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Squads

India’s T20 squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Deepak Chahar.

South Africa T20 squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams.

10 Dec 2023, 08:45:05 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Opener question for India

India vs South Africa Live: Apart from the skipper, India is faced with three more wonderful options for the opening position. Shubman Gill has shown in class in the T20 format but didn't have a very great time in the ICC World Cup 2023. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad gave some strong performances for India in the Australia series. While Gaikwad showed calmness and his ability to amass big runs, Jaiswal displayed attacking cricket as he finished the series with a strike rate of 168.29.

10 Dec 2023, 08:37:03 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Suryakumar Yadav on Team India

India vs South Africa Live: “The guys I'm watching in T20 cricket right now are very expressive. They don't have a lot of fear of failure. Whatever happens - if they do well or if they don't get runs on that given day - their attitude remains the same on and off the field. That balance is really important when you play this sport," Suryakumar Yadav said. 

10 Dec 2023, 08:25:10 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Hardik Pandya returning to Team India? 

India vs South Africa Live: As Team India proceeds to its next assignment in South Africa, the injury of one of its players is on everyone's mind. Hardik Pandya, who suffered an ankle injury during the ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh would have been leading India in the white ball format if he was available to play. Since his injury, Team India fans have been wondering if the player will be available for the IPL or more importantly T20 World Cup 2024. Read More

10 Dec 2023, 08:15:03 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Prediction, fantasy team, pitch report for today's match 

India vs South Africa Live: India will take on South Africa on December 10 at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground in Durban. This is the first of the three T20I matches in the series. India and South Africa have played 24 T20Is so far. India have won 13 of those and South Africa 10. Read More

10 Dec 2023, 08:04:36 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: And the rain continues….

India vs South Africa Live: Nothing much to update as its still raining in Durban and now we hate to say it but everyone is considering a possibility of the match getting abandoned. That would be bad considering all the build up to this match and that will create more buzz around the second T20 scheduled on Tuesday at Saint George's Park Stadium. 

10 Dec 2023, 07:53:21 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Overs to be reduced from 8:10 PM

India vs South Africa Live: As per Hindustan Times, we will start loosing overs from 4:40 PM local time which comes to 8:10 PM for India. Unfortunately, there are no indications of the covers being removed, and the situation is beginning to appear quite gloomy at this point.

10 Dec 2023, 07:41:23 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: 5 biggest controversies 

India vs South Africa Live: Team India is all set for the South Africa series with the first T20 scheduled on 10 December. The series is expected to be memorable for many reasons mainly because India is going in with a totally young squad in the white ball format of the series. South Africa has also fielded many youngsters to welcome Team India and the cricket fans are expecting some exciting moments ahead of the T20 World Cup next year. Read More

10 Dec 2023, 07:32:10 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Shubman Gill most preferred opener 

India vs South Africa Live: Even after a underwhelming World Cup season, Shubman Gill continues to remain the most preferred choice for the opener as per a poll by Star Sports. The second name is Ruturaj Gaikwad, who displayed some strong performances during India vs Australia series and then comes Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is batting very attackingly. Ishan Kishan is last on the list and lately the batter has either played on number 3 or number 5. 

10 Dec 2023, 07:22:51 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: All eyes on Ravi Bishnoi

India vs South Africa Live: One individual poised to embark on a novel journey within the Indian cricket realm is spinner Ravi Bishnoi. Having emerged as the predominant wicket-taker in the five-match series against Australia, he ascended to the pinnacle of the T20I bowling rankings.

10 Dec 2023, 07:12:26 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Pitch is completely covered 

India vs South Africa Live: Earlier in the day, there were instances of light rain, and currently, the stadium is veiled by a layer of clouds. While the likelihood of rain causing an interruption to the game is minimal, uncertainties persist. The toss has been postponed due to the ongoing light rain at Kingsmead.

10 Dec 2023, 06:59:07 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Suryakumar Yadav set for another test 

India vs South Africa Live: The world's number one T20 batter, Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead young Team India in the first T20 international against South Africa in Durban. The comprehensive 4-1 series victory against Australia must have provided the new captain with some extra confidence and he would look to lead with the same zeal abroad. Another thing, Suryakumar Yadav is setting his eyes on Virat Kohli's long-standing record. Read More

10 Dec 2023, 06:45:14 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Rain may delay toss

India vs South Africa Live: Rain may delay toss as the covers have been put on in Durban on the pitch. 

10 Dec 2023, 05:45:55 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Toss to take place at 7 PM

India vs South Africa Live: The toss will take place at 7 PM (IST) for the first match between India and South Africa. 

10 Dec 2023, 04:18:31 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: What time will match begin?

India vs South Africa Live: The match between India and South Africa will start at 7:30 PM (IST) in Durban. 

10 Dec 2023, 02:36:34 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Durban pitch report

India vs South Africa Live: The Kingsmead stadium pitch is known for helping bowlers, particularly seamers who get extra movement from the moist track. Spinners usually struggle here. However, batters can score a lot of runs once they get used to the pitch. The team winning the toss will probably bat first to try and set a big score. 

India have an excellent T20 record on this ground. The Men in Blue have played 5 T20Is here as of now and are yet to lose any of those. Overall, there have been 18 T20Is so far in this venue; 8 teams have won while batting first and 8 teams while chasing. One match was tied whereas one match did not produce any results.

10 Dec 2023, 02:26:05 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Head to head records

India vs South Africa Live: India and South Africa have played 24 T20Is so far. India have won 13 of those and South Africa 10. There was one match that did not produce any results. In the last 5 T20 matches (that produced results) between these teams, India have won 3 and South Africa 2. 

Click here to read the full report

10 Dec 2023, 02:08:28 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: India squad for South Africa series

India vs South Africa Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (Wk), Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar and Deepak Chahar.

10 Dec 2023, 02:08:28 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live: Surya's advice to Indian cricketers, ‘play like franchise cricket’

India vs South Africa Live: Speaking ahead of the 1st T20 encounter in Durban, Surya said, "I think the key to success on such wickets will be to be yourself. The boys have prepared well. We are coming from a good T20I series win and have played on all fast tracks and all batters have played on such wickets. They will enjoy playing here in South Africa,"

"The players put their hands up against Australia and came up with fearless cricket, and we need to play the same against South Africa. I just told them to do exactly what they do in franchise cricket," the Indian skipper added.

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