SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: South Africa vs India 1st T20I Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket and Betting Tips

The finalists of T20 World Cup 2024 – India and South Africa – are all set to face off in a thrilling four-match SA vs IND T20I series, starting at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on 8 November 2024.

Fixture: 1st T20I, India’s tour of South Africa 2024

Date: 8 November 2024

Time: 8:30 PM

Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Here’s SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction for South Africa vs India 1st T20I, Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket and Betting Tips.

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South Africa vs India 1st T20I Match Preview

India, post T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, have rejigged their combination. Now, the Indian Cricket Team is led by Mr 360 Suryakumar Yadav in T20 format. After a strong performance against Bangladesh in the shortest cricket format, ICT head into this series with high energy.

South Africa, on the other hand, will look to avenge T20 World Cup final loss and back on top. Protea Men, although, are winnless in a a T20I series since 2022 and would look to break the jinx.

IND vs SA T20I Head to Head

Out of 27 matches played, India leads with 15 wins, while South Africa has won 11 games, with one match ending without a result.

Kingsmead Pitch Report

The Kingsmead Durban pitch is known to help the bowlers at the start of the innings. The seamers taking the new-ball can make inroads for the top order batsmen with swing and movement early on. After initital overs, batters usually have a better chance of free-flowing strokeplay at this venue.

Last T20I result at Kingsmead Durban

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

South Africa Playing 11

1. Ryan Rickelton
2. Reeza Hendricks
3. Aiden Markram (c)
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Heinrich Klaasen
6. David Miller
7. Marco Jansen
8. Keshav Maharaj
9. Gerald Coetzee
10. Ottneil Baartman
11. Lutho Sipamla

SA T20 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 Playing 11

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Sanju Samson (wk)
3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya
6. Rinku Singh
7. Ramandeep Singh
8. Axar Patel
9. Yash Dayal
10. Varun Chakaravarthy
11. Arshdeep Singh

IND T20 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.

SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction

WK: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen

BAT: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller

ALL: Marco Jansen, Hardik Pandya

BOWL: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Keshav Maharaj

Who are top IND vs SA fantasy Cricket Picks?

1. Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting style and impressive T20 record (2,544 runs at a strike rate of 169.49) make him a IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction captain choice. Known for quick acceleration and handling pressure, he’s a key player to watch.
2. Hardik Pandya has 1,641 T20I runs and 87 wickets. His ability to perform in both batting and bowling makes him a crucial player, especially for fantasy cricket value.
3. Arshdeep Singh has snared 87 wickets at an average of 18.36 in T20Is. He gives incredible fantasy value with wickets with the new ball as well as in death. Arshdeep becomes unmissable pick when bowling first.
4. Heinrich Klaasen has made a name for himself as one of the most dangerous T20 batsman. He was the only player who stood between India and T20 World Cup trophy in the final.
5. David Miller is a vitag cog in SA’s white-ball cricket for years. The left hander has 2,439 T20I runs and a strike rate of 140.66. For sure, he’ll be a big threat!

Top Batters to Watch Out (Recent T20I Stats)

Top Bowlers to Watch Out (Recent T20I Stats)

Where to Where to Watch IND vs SA T20I match Live?

Cricket fans in India can watch the South Africa vs India T20I series live on JioCinema for free. For those preferring TV, tune into the Sports18 Channel.

India’s tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule