India is set to face South Africa in a four-match T20I series starting this week, marking the teams' first encounter since India’s thrilling victory over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
South Africa has announced a strong lineup, including regulars like Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs. Pacers Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee make their return from injury, while Keshav Maharaj leads the spin attack alongside young leg-spinner Nqabayomzi Peter. Newcomers Mihlali Mpongwana and Andile Simelane have also earned spots in the squad.
India, with many first-team players engaged in the Test series and India A games in Australia, will be led by T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. The squad boasts experienced players Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh. Promising all-rounder Ramandeep Singh, who stood out in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, gets his first T20I call-up, while uncapped pacers Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal join the squad.
IND vs SA T20Is schedule: Full fixtures list and match timings
SA v IND, 1st T20I: November 8, 2024, 5:00PM, Durban
SA v IND, 2nd T20I: November 10, 2024, 4:00PM, Gqeberha
SA v IND, 3rd T20I: November 13, 2024, 5:00PM, Centurion
SA v IND, 4th T20I: November 15, 2024, 5:00PM, Johannesburg