SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Before the start of the all-important Border-Gavaskar series, the Indian cricket team will play a four-match T20I series against South Africa, starting Friday, November 8, at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban. This series won’t have any impact on preparations for the highly anticipated Test series down under, as the composition of the team is completely different from the Test squad that will tour Australia.
Match Info:
- Tournament: Four-match T20I Bilateral series
- Match Start Time: 08:30 PM (IST) on Friday, November 8, 2024.
- Ground: Kingsmead Cricket Ground
- Pitch Type: Pace Friendly
Match Preview
Every Indian cricket fan at the moment is focused on what will happen in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series. The five-match series is crucial for India, as it directly impacts their chances of reaching the ICC Test Championship final. However, before this series begins, there’s the small matter of a T20I series against South Africa. While it’s true that, in the larger scheme of things, the result of this series won’t have a significant impact on Indian cricket, a positive outcome, however, could lift the mood of the fans ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series.
Following an unprecedented 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand, there is a lot of negativity surrounding the Indian cricket team. For that matter, Suryakumar Yadav, who is leading the team in South Africa, and his players have a lot riding on this series. However, being the reigning T20I champions comes with certain expectations, and the Indian team is certainly at a level where very few teams can challenge them. This is the perception around them, and it will be interesting to see if that holds true in this four-match series.
On the other hand, South Africa is on a good run. Unlike India, who suffered a clean sweep at home, the Proteas recorded a 2-0 away win in Bangladesh—a result that has propelled them into the mix for the ICC World Championship Test final reckoning.
Additionally, this will be the first encounter between these two cricketing nations since the 2024 T20 World Cup final, which India won. South Africa will undoubtedly be looking at this series as an opportunity to avenge that catastrophic defeat.
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SA vs IND 1st T20I: Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Ground has traditionally been very supportive for fast bowlers. Bowlers get not only pace but generate extra bounce on this pitch. But the trend seems to be changing in recent times, as matches are seeing higher scores owing to the changing nature of the surface. But it’s also down to the aggressive approach from the batsmen as most of the times batters are just looking to hit the ball out of the park.
Kingsmead Cricket Ground stats in T20I matches
| Total Matches | 22 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 09 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 153 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 135 |
| Highest Total | 226/6 by Australia vs South Africa |
| Lowest Total | 73/10 by Kenya vs New Zealand |
| Highest Total Chased | 191/5 by Australia vs South Africa |
| Lowest Total Defended | 125/6 by SA-W vs WI-W |
Weather Report: The first T20I match between South Africa and India is expected to proceed without any interruptions from rain, as there is less than a 10% chance of rain in Durban on Friday. However, wind could be a significant factor for the pace bowlers, as it is likely to reach speeds of 32 km/h.
- Maximum Temperature: 25°C
- Chance of rain 9-10%
- Humidity: 75%
- Wind: 32 km/h
India tour of South Africa: Head To Head Record
India is leading the head-to-head record in T20Is against South Africa. In the previous 27 T20I meetings, India secured 15 wins, whereas South Africa managed to win 11 times. One match ended without any result.
| Matches played | 27 |
| South Africa Wins | 11 |
| India Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 01 |
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Injury and availability News
South Africa
- South Africa have named a strong squad for this series.
- Big guns such as Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have returned to the team.
- Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ndidi have been rested as the duo continues to prepare for the upcoming test series against Sri Lanka.
- All-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana and Andile Simelane are the two uncapped players in the squad.
India
- White-ball specialist Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are amongst the most experienced players in the team.
- Sanju Samson will definitely start as the specialist wicket-keeper batsman.
- Jitesh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak are also part of the team.
TOP Picks For SA vs IND Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Sanju Samson: Sanju Samson: The last time Sanju Samson donned the Indian shirt, he smashed a 40-ball fifty, hitting 11 boundaries off just 47 balls. Samson will be key for India at the top of the order in this series.
- Heinrich Klaasen: There are few batsmen in the world who can match the ruthlessness of Heinrich Klaasen. The 33-year-old is in a league of his own when it comes to attacking the ball.
- Hardik Pandya: On South Africa’s fast pitches, Hardik Pandya’s all-round skills could prove crucial. We know how good Hardik is with the bat, but his bowling is also of high quality and can be vital in this series.
- Tristan Stubbs: South Africa’s batting lineup is packed with heavy hitters, and among them is Tristan Stubbs, who, like Klaasen, can take the game away from the opposition in just a few overs.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s vice-captain scored a blistering 75 off just 35 balls in his last T20I appearance. There’s never a dull moment when the 34-year-old is batting, as he brings flair and consistency to the team.
- Marco Jansen: South Africa’s lanky all-rounder can cause trouble for India’s batsmen with his height and bounce. The 24-year-old is also more than capable of scoring valuable runs in the lower order.
- Axar Patel: The 30-year-old can change the course of a game in multiple ways. He is a solid lower-order batsman and, as a spinner in white-ball cricket, his skills are unmatched.
- Gerald Coetzee: Keep an eye on Gerald Coetzee as a potential dark horse in this series. The 24-year-old has a knack for picking up wickets at the death, making him a valuable asset in the final overs.
SA vs IND 1st T20I Predicted Lineups
South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman,
India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma / Ramandeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy / Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal
2024 South Africa vs India T20I series: full squads
South Africa T20I squad against India: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger.
India T20I squad against South Africa : Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK).
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Teams
SA vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson, H Klaasen
- Batsmen: D Miller, S Yadav, T Stubbs
- All-rounders: H Pandya (C), A Sharma, M Jansen (VC)
- Bowlers: K Maharaj, A Singh, G Coetzee
SA vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson, H Klaasen
- Batsmen: D Miller, S Yadav, T Stubbs
- All-rounders: H Pandya (C), A Sharma, M Jansen (VC)
- Bowlers: K Maharaj, A Singh, G Coetzee
