The three-match T20I series between India and South Africa is set to begin tomorrow at Kingsmead, Durban. Currently, India is on an extended tour of South Africa spanning over a month. Following the T20Is, both teams will clash in three ODIs and two Test matches.
South Africa enters this series fresh from their World Cup semi-final exit, marking their first match since the tournament. Meanwhile, India faced Australia in a T20 series, triumphing with a 4-1 victory in the five-match contest. Suryakumar Yadav captained the young team during the T20s, with senior players notably absent from the squad against Australia.
Match Details India vs South Africa 1st T20I
The First T20I match between India and South Africa is scheduled to take place at the Kingsmead, Durban. The match is set to commence at 7:30 IST.
| Match | India vs South Africa |
| Date | 10/12/2023 |
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Match Time | 7.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 7.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website. |
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Pitch Report
Historically, the pitch at Kingsmead in Durban has supported pace and bounce. However, in shorter formats, it tends to be flatter, favouring batters. As a result, we can anticipate a high-scoring game. The average first innings score at this venue is 143.
Overall T20I Record At Kingsmead in Durban
A total of 18 matches have been played at the Kingsmead in Durban. The team batting first has won 9 times, while the chasing team has emerged victorious 8 times. One match ended with no result. The average first innings score here is 143.
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score |
| 18 | 9 | 8 | 143 |
India T20I record in Kingsmead, Durban
In the five matches played, India has showcased an impressive performance, securing victory in four games without facing a single loss. One match concluded in a tie,
| Total Matches | Won | Lost | Tie |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
South Africa T20I record in Kingsmead, Durban
In the twelve matches played by the South Africa team, they secured victory in five games. However, they faced defeat in six matches. One game resulted in no conclusive outcome.
| Total Matches | Won | Lost | No result |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Weather Report
As per the weather report, there is a 60% chance of rain on 10th December. However, as per the weather report, the time of the rain will be before and after the match. So we can expect a delayed game or a game with reduced overs.
Overall India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In T20I Matches
India and South Africa have contested 24 T20I matches. Among these, India emerged victorious in 13 of these matches, while South Africa claimed victory in 10. And, one match concluded without a result. India holds a favourable win record in their head-to-head battles against South Africa in T20 format.
| Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result |
| 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 |
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Probable Playing 11
India Playing 11: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
India And South Africa T20I Squad:
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Deepak Chahar.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams.
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Match Prediction
Based on Google’s win probability, South Africa holds a 45% chance of winning the game, while India is favoured with a 55% chance of winning the match. However, our prediction leans towards South Africa being in a better position to win. This inclination stems from their full squad participation compared to India, who field a team comprising relatively young players, many of whom are experiencing South African conditions for the first time.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.