πππππ :Β South Africa vs India
ππππ : November 08, Friday
ππππ : 20:30 PM ISTββ
πππππ : Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa
ππππππππππ :ββ 1st T20I 2024
Big test for India’s bowlers against South Africa’s batting might
- India’s bowling attack lacks experience of playing in these conditions
- South Africa’s batting lineup is strong, with Miller and Klassen in the side
- South Africa plays at home, and the players know the conditions well
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TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
RSA vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the first game of the four-match series, and hosts South Africa will look for an early lead as they take on India. The last time the two teams met, the Indians won in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup. Indian cricket has hit a low since then with the home series loss against New Zealand. They will look for a strong comeback as the South Africans look to ride their good form at home and win this game.
TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram and his men will look to avenge the loss in the World Cup final. It was their game to win, but some poor show towards the end cost them their big moment under the sun. A lot has happened since then, and the team looks more confident. Markram would expect his team to leverage the home conditions in this contest.
India Preview
It would be an understatement to say that Suryakumar Yadav’s team will be under pressure in this game. The T20 World Champions have had a memorable year in this format, with only one loss in 23 games. However, the recent Test Series loss against New Zealand has put this team under immense pressure. They don’t have the best record on South African soil, and Yadav wants to get the best out of his young players to take the lead in the series.
Weather Conditions
There are predictions for rain in Durban, and the weather is expected to remain highly overcast. The moisture on the wicket will make it challenging for the batsmen. The average first-innings score here is 153 runs, and the team batting first in these conditions would be happy to have 170 on the board.
RSA vs IND Pitch Report
Fast bowlers have always enjoyed bowling at Kingsmead, Durban, as the pitch offers pace and bounce. Batsmen have to get their eyes in on the wicket before they start playing their shots, and it is easy with time as the ball comes onto the bat quickly, allowing stroke-making.
Toss: To Bowl
The wicket will be challenging to bat on in the first few overs as the fast bowlers can move the ball. The batting conditions tend to improve at this venue in the second half. The side winning the toss shall look to take advantage of the surface by bowling first.
