India are about to tackle South Africa in the primary T20I of the three-match series at the Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday, December 10 and it is truthful to say that the venue has been a cheerful looking floor for the Men in Blue through the years.
Notably, the 2 groups have squared off in opposition to one another as soon as at the venue and the end result had gone in the favour of the vacationers. Hence, there are so much of constructive outcomes to take inspiration from for the Indians main into the competition on Sunday.
The selectors have backed Suryakumar Yadav to captain the aspect after he led the group to a convincing 4-1 win over Australia at residence not too long ago. The residence series in opposition to Australia examined Suryakumar’s management means however he by no means misplaced his composure and took sound choices.
India’s T20I squad is full of kids who’re hungry to copy their IPL (Indian Premier League) success on the worldwide stage. Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal amongst others had been the standout performers for Team India in the series in opposition to the Aussies and would look to go away a mark in South Africa too.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
| India | Scotland | No end result | Kingsmead, Durban | September 13, 2007 |
| India | Pakistan | India | Kingsmead, Durban | September 14, 2007 |
| England | India | India | Kingsmead, Durban | September 19, 2007 |
| South Africa | India | India | Kingsmead, Durban | September 20, 2007 |
| Australia | India | India | Kingsmead, Durban | September 22, 2007 |
On the opposite hand, South Africa have additionally picked a reasonably younger squad for the T20I series. Fast bowlers Nadre Burger and Ottniel Baartman have earned their maiden call-ups and may get a look in at any stage in the course of the series. Notably, right-handed batter Matthew Breetzke is more likely to open the innings alongside Reeza Hendricks as Quinton de Kock will not be an element of the squad.
