Everything you need to know: Schedule, Squads, and Telecast details
India’s highly anticipated multi-format tour of South Africa begins today with the first of three T20Is scheduled at the iconic Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. This series sets the stage for a thrilling one-month battle between these two cricketing giants, culminating in the much-anticipated Test series for the Freedom Trophy.
With the T20 World Cup fast approaching in June, scheduled for the United States of America and West Indies, the T20I series holds immense significance for both teams. India, seeking to build upon their recent series 4-1 home triumph against Australia, will be looking to solidify their T20 prowess against a formidable South African side. Both teams will be desperate to put up a good performance and polish their skills as they build towards the marquee event.
Fans across the globe can expect fierce competition, breathtaking moments, and cricketing excellence throughout this multi-format tour. So, buckle up and get ready to witness a captivating spectacle of cricket as India and South Africa clash on the field.
Schedule
- 1st T20I: December 10 (Kingsmead, Durban)
- 2nd T20I: December 12 (St George’s Park, Gqeberha)
- 3rd T20I: December 14 (New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg)
- 1st ODI: December 17 (Kingsmead, Durban)
- 2nd ODI: December 19 (St George’s Park, Gqeberha)
- 3rd ODI: December 21 (Boland Park, Paarl)
- 1st Test: December 26-30 (SuperSport Park, Centurion)
- 2nd Test: January 3-7 (Newlands, Cape Town)
Where to watch?
- Star Sports Disney+ Hotstar: Experience the electrifying competition live and on-demand on the popular streaming platform. Enjoy seamless streaming and access exclusive content, including expert commentary, match highlights, and behind-the-scenes footage.
Squads
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad William