South African pitches in a three-match T20 International starting Sunday.
The mainstays of India's battling line-up are not part of the team for this tour as Rohit and Virat have taken a break from white-ball cricket for an indefinite period. Once again, skipper Suryakumar Yadav will have to marshal his troops well, and that could pave the way for the emerging crop of match winners, such as Rinku Singh and Ravi Bishnoi.
The Proteas will also be missing the services of their top bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada (rested), Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi — but they are still a force to be reckoned with at home.
Here's all that you need to know about this contest:
When will the first T20I match between India vs South Africa be played?
The first T20I match between India and South Africa will be played at the Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday (December 10). The match will start at 7:30 pm IST/ 2 pm GMT.
Where can you watch the live telecast of first T20I match between India vs South Africa?
The 1st T20I Match between India and South Africa will be telecast live on the Star Sports network in multiple languages.
Moreover, Indian viewers can also watch the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Doordarshan will also broadcast the match on its terrestrial network.
Who can win the T20I match between India vs South Africa?
Both teams are missing their main players and have made considerable changes in their squads for these 3-match T20 series. Team India won't see its senior pros in action, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Meanwhile, swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya hasn't recovered from the injury he suffered during the ICC Cricket World Cup. In the absence of these three top players, Surya Kumar Yadav
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