Delhi: The South African team can enter with a strong playing eleven in the first match of the four-match T20I series against India to be played in Durban on 8 November. In this match, the responsibility of opening will be on the shoulders of Ryan Rickleton and Reeza Hendricks, whose form can prove important for the team.

The middle order will have players like captain Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen, who are experts in aggressive play. Klaasen's experience in batting along with the role of wicketkeeper will be beneficial for the team.

Experienced David Miller will play the role of finisher. Apart from this, all-rounder Marco Jansen will bat at number seven, who is capable of contributing with bat and ball. Young all-rounder Patrick Kruger will also strengthen the team, whose performance in domestic cricket has been excellent.

Keshav Maharaj will handle the responsibility of the spin department, while Gerald Coetzee and Otniel Bartman can be selected for fast bowling, who are known for their fast pace and accurate line-length.

Probable playing eleven of South Africa for the first T20 match against India

Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Otniel Baartman.

Schedule of India-South Africa T20 series

• – The first match of the series between India and South Africa will be played in Durban on 8 November, while the remaining three matches will be played on 10, 13 and 15 November.
• According to Indian time, the first, third and fourth matches of the series will start at 8:30 and the second match will start at 7:30.
• – Live telecast of these matches will be available on Sports 18 network and Jio Cinema.