Delhi: The first match of the four-match T20 series will be played between India and South Africa on 8 November at the Kingsmead ground in Durban. Under the captaincy of star batsman Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team would like to make a strong start to the series by winning this match. At the same time, the South African team led by Aiden Markram is also ready to present a tough challenge.

head to head

The history of both the teams has been in favor of India in T20 matches. The first T20 International match between South Africa and India took place in 2006 and so far 27 matches have been played between the two countries. Out of these, India has won 15 matches, while South Africa has got success in 11 matches. One match remained inconclusive. The special thing is that out of 9 matches played on South African soil, India has won 6 matches and has faced defeat in 3.

An exciting match is expected between the two teams in this T20 series. The Indian team will be eyeing a win in the first match, while South Africa would like to strengthen its grip on the series with a win.

Probable playing eleven of both the teams for the first T20 match

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

India – Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan.