New Delhi: Team India will be playing a 4-match T20I series against South Africa after the conclusion of the ongoing New Zealand Test series. A much younger side is expected to be featured for the upcoming South Africa series as the main team will be in Australia preparing for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The T20I series will be an important assignment for the young and fringe players.
After the strong showing against Bangladesh, India will be looking to maintain momentum and build a squad with a blend of young talent and experienced campaigners. Several emerging players have made a strong case for themselves with impactful performances, and the predicted squad for the South Africa tour reflects a balanced mix of firepower, all-round capabilities, and bowling depth.
Talking about head-to-head records, India and South Africa have met 27 times in the T20I format out of which India has the men in blue have won 15 times while the Proteas have won 11 times. Furthermore, one match ended in a draw between both sides. The men in blue most recently defeated the Proteas in the thrilling final in Barbados to lift the T20 World Cup 2024.
But all that said, it has to be remembered that the matches will take place in the backyard of South Africa. Naturally, the Proteas will have the home crowd as well as the local knowledge of the pitch. Moreover, it will be a golden opportunity for the Proteas to avenge the defeat of the T20 World Cup.
India vs South Africa: Probable Squad
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarty, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana
Where to watch the India vs South Africa T20I Series on OTT in India?
The India vs South Africa T20I Series on the Jio Cinema OTT in India.
Where to watch the India vs South Africa T20I Series on Television in India?
Fans can watch the India vs South Africa T20I Series on the Sports 18 Network in India.