SA vs IND 2024, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | South Africa vs India

South Africa are all set to face off against India in an exciting T20I series beginning on November 8 at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. This highly anticipated series marks the first clash between the two teams since their dramatic showdown in the T20 World Cup 2024 final.

The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, are looking to make a strong impression on home soil and will aim to counter India’s formidable lineup. On the Indian side, Suryakumar Yadav will step up once again as captain, bringing his attacking style and strategic acumen to the fore.

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I:

• Date and Time: November 8, 05:00 pm local time/ 03:00 pm GMT/ 08:30 pm IST
• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead Pitch Report:

The pitch at Kingsmead Stadium is well-known for favoring bowlers, particularly seamers who gain extra movement from the moisture in the track. In contrast, spinners often struggle to find their rhythm here. However, batters who manage to settle can still score heavily. The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, looking to put up a strong total.

SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson
• Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs
• All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Marco Jansen, Abhishek Sharma
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Keshav Maharaj

SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Hardik Pandya (c), Heinrich Klaasen (vc)
Choice 2: Suryakumar Yadav (c), David Miller (vc)

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SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Gerald Coetzee, Reeza Hendricks

SA vs IND Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 8, 03:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger

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