India’s tour of South Africa 2023 will start at The Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday, at 7:30 PM IST.
The opening match of the three-match T20I series between South Africa and India is expected to be a crackerjacker!
India arrives fresh from a convincing 4-1 victory against Australia in their recent home series. With a squad brimming with young talent, they aim to showcase their mettle in what promises to be a challenging tour. The players will strive to deliver standout performances, eyeing the selectors’ attention for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, South Africa returns to action following their last appearance in the ODI World Cup 2023. Their last T20I series ended in a 0-3 defeat to Australia in September. Embracing a youthful side, the Proteas are gearing up to tackle the formidable Indian challenge, eager to witness how their emerging talents fare against strong opposition.
Wicket-keepers: H Klaasen
Batsmen: S Yadav, S Gill, R Hendricks, S Iyer, R Singh
All-rounder: M Jansen, A Markram, R Jadeja
Bowlers: R Bishnoi, G Coetzee