1st T20I SA vs IND Pitch Report: Kingsmead Durban Records, Player Stats

India is set to face South Africa in a four-match T20I series, starting today (8 November 2024). Led by Mr 360 of Cricket Suryakumar Yadav, India has assembled a young and fearless squad ready to take on the Proteas. Even without Jasprit Bumrah, the visitors look good to compete a near full-strength South Africa squad.

Deja vu anyone?🤔
The day is almost here. Both captains have met ahead of the 4 match T20i series between South Africa and India.🇿🇦🇮🇳
The first encounter post the ICC T20 World Cup final earlier this year, memories still fresh in the minds of both teams!🏏💭#WozaNawe… pic.twitter.com/pNfjtR1Ibl
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 7, 2024

Sanju Samson, fresh from a fiery hundred in his last T20I, will partner aggresive Abhishek Sharma at the top of the batting order. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh are among others to watch out for from Indian National Cricket Team’s contingent.

South Africa, on the other hand, will look at power-hitters Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller take bring their power game. In the bowling department, the onus will be on Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Ottniel Baartman to challenge India’s explosive batting.

SA vs IND 1st T20I Pitch Report

Kingsmead Durban pitch promises a gripping contest between the bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to get early assistance with seam movement. Kingsmead offers good pace and bounce, and favors stroke-makers after the new-ball gets a bit older. Durban pitch may not be as kind to spin bowlers and they might struggle to find much help.

Last T20I Match result at Kingsmead Durban

South Africa 190/8 lost to Australia 191/5 with 13 balls remaining

Kingsmead Durban Records in T20I

Matches Played	18
Matches Won Batting First	9
Matches Won Batting Second	8
Avg. 1st Innings Score (Last 5)	188
Avg. 2nd Innings Score (Last 5)	167
Average Runs Per Over	8.39

Kingsmead Durban Records in ODI

Total Matches	51
Matches Won Batting First	25
Matches Won Bowling First	19
Average 1st Innings Score	233
Average 2nd Innings Score	186
Highest Total Recorded	372/6 (49.2 Ov) by SA vs AUS
Lowest Total Recorded	91/10 (29.1 Ov) by IND vs SA
Highest Score Chased	372/6 (49.2 Ov) by SA vs AUS
Lowest Score Defended	200/9 (50 Ov) by SA Women vs PAK Women

Durban T20I Player Stats for Active Cricketers

Player	Team	Matches	Runs
Reeza Hendricks	SA	4	143
Aiden Markram	SA	3	97
David Miller	SA	5	76
Tristan Stubbs	SA	3	52

Name	Team	Matches	Wickets
Gerard Coetzee	SA	3	3
Marco Jansen	SA	1	1
Aiden Markram	SA	3	1

South Africa Squad

Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs.

India Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

South Africa vs India Schedule

Date	Match Details	Venue	Time (IST)
Nov 08, Fri	South Africa vs India, 1st T20I	Kingsmead, Durban	8:30 PM
Nov 10, Sun	South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I	St George’s Park, Gqeberha	7:30 PM
Nov 13, Wed	South Africa vs India, 3rd T20I	SuperSport Park, Centurion	8:30 PM
Nov 15, Fri	South Africa vs India, 4th T20I	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	8:30 PM

1st T20I, SA vs IND Pitch Report: Records and Player Stats at Kingsmead, Durban