IND vs SA T20: After an impressive 4-1 series triumph over Australia, Team India is gearing up for the upcoming IND vs SA T20 series. The T20, ODI, and Test matches in South Africa promise excitement, with young talents getting a chance to shine and represent the future of Indian cricket.
Notably, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will take a break from the shorter formats, making their appearance solely in the Test matches.
In the recent ICC World Cup 2023, India showcased strong performances against all opponents, including South Africa. Thanks to Virat Kohli’s remarkable century, Team India secured a convincing 243-run victory over the Proteas, securing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals.
IND vs SA T20
India’s cricket team is gearing up for their initial clash against South Africa scheduled for December 10. The Men In Blue commence their tour with a 3-match IND vs SA T20 series starting on the same day. With the first game merely two weeks away, the squad announcement is still pending from the BCCI Selection Committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar.
According to sources, BCCI secretary Jay Shah and the selection team led by Agarkar will convene in Delhi to deliberate on the team composition and strategize for Team India’s T20I journey, focusing on the upcoming World Cup next year.
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IND vs SA T20 Schedule
Check the complete schedule of IND vs SA T20 in the table below:
| IND vs SA T20 Schedule | ||
| Day | Date | Match |
| Sunday | 10 December | 1st T20, Durban |
| Tuesday | 12 December | 2nd T20, Gqeberha |
| Thursday | 14 December | 3rd T20, Johannesburg |
| Sunday | 17 December | 1st ODI, Johannesburg |
| Tuesday | 19 December | 2nd ODI, Gqeberha |
| Thursday | 21 December | 3rd ODI, Paarl |
| Tuesday | 26-30 December | 1st Test, Centurion |
| Wednesday | 3-7 January | 2nd Test, Cape Town |
IND vs SA T20 Squads
The India Vs South Africa T20 squads is provided in the table below:
| IND vs SA T20 Squads | ||
| Format | India Squad | South Africa Squad |
| T20s | 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 | 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 |
| ODIs | Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Deepak Chahar | Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, and Lizaad Williams |
| Tests | Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna | Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, and Kyle Verreynne |
IND vs SA T20 Timing
The IND vs SA Africa T20 matches kick off at 9:30 PM, extending until approximately 12:30 AM. As for ODI and Test matches, they are scheduled for 1:30 PM in the afternoon.
IND vs SA T20 FAQs
Q.1. When does the IND vs SA T20 series start?
Ans. The series begins on December 10 with the first T20 match in Durban.
Q.2. How many T20 matches are scheduled in the series?
Ans. The IND vs SA T20 series comprises three matches, with the final one set for December 14 in Johannesburg.
Q.3. Who will be leading the Indian T20 squad?
Ans. Suryakumar Yadav will be captaining the Indian T20 team.
Q.4. Which players will be missing from the T20 series?
Ans. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be on a break from the shorter formats, participating only in the Test matches.
Q.5. When and where are the ODI matches taking place?
Ans. The ODI series kicks off on December 17 in Johannesburg, followed by matches on December 19 in Gqeberha and December 21 in Paarl.
