The Indian men’s cricket team is set to take on South Africa in a four-match T20 series starting on Friday, November 8, 2024. After India’s thrilling win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, this series will mark their first encounter since that nail-biting match in Bridgetown. As both teams face off, South Africa will aim for redemption on home turf, while India’s young team under captain Suryakumar Yadav will look to continue their dominant streak.
Here’s a quick guide to the matches, team line-ups, and where you can watch the action unfold live:
Match Schedule (IST)
- November 8 – 1st T20, Kingsmead, Durban – 8:30 PM
- November 10 – 2nd T20, St George’s Park, Gqeberha – 7:30 PM
- November 13 – 3rd T20, SuperSport Park, Centurion – 8:30 PM
- November 15 – 4th T20, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg – 8:30 PM
Live Streaming and Telecast
- Live Streaming: Available on JioCinema (app and website)
- Television: Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD in India
Indian Squad Highlights
Under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, the Indian squad is fielding a young team, with only four players (Suryakumar, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel) from the T20 World Cup-winning team. Coach VVS Laxman will stand in for Gautam Gambhir, who is preparing the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Key Indian Players:
- Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Hardik Pandya
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
South African Squad Highlights
South Africa’s squad, led by Aiden Markram, will have the home advantage but will miss key players like Kagiso Rabada and Quinton de Kock. Despite the absence of several mainstays, the Proteas will look to use their local conditions to challenge India.
Key South African Players:
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- David Miller
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Reeza Hendricks
- Keshav Maharaj
- Marco Jansen
Head-to-Head Record
India holds a slight edge over South Africa with a 15-11 lead in T20Is, with one match resulting in no outcome.
Additional Context
This tour offers an excellent chance for both teams to test their rosters. With India looking to establish a fresh core in T20s post the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, it’s an opportunity for newer players to shine against a competitive South African side.
Don’t Miss Out
Catch the series on JioCinema for live streaming and Sports18 for TV telecast. Tune in to witness India’s emerging stars take on the World Cup runner-ups in this exciting international series!