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IND vs SA Match Time: The teams of India and South Africa are ready for the five-match T20 series starting today. The first T20I to be held at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack is very important for both the teams. Actually, T20 World Cup is near and this series will play a big role in deciding the playing combination. In such a situation, let us know when, what time and where today’s first match will be played. Where can you watch live streaming of this match.
When and where is the match?
1st T20I: 9 December, Tuesday
place: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Toss: 6:30 pm
Match starts: 7:00 pm
Where to watch live?
TV: star sports network
Online: JioHotstar app and website
India’s focus: winning streak and right combination
After losing the Test series 0-2, Team India made a strong comeback and won the ODI series 2-1. Now everyone’s eyes are on their most favorite format T20, where India is the current world champion and number-1 team. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start, Hardik Pandya’s return and the presence of Jasprit Bumrah-Varun Chakraborty make India stronger. Shubman Gill has also joined the team after getting fit and will provide stability to the top order. Jitesh Sharma is expected to get a chance ahead of Sanju Samson in the wicketkeeper slot.
South Africa is also ready
Despite losing the ODI series, South Africa showed its strength on many occasions and this team is considered more dangerous in T20 cricket. The return of Quinton de Kock along with captain Aiden Markram gives great strength to the top order. Power hitters like David Miller, Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brewis are present in the middle order. All-rounders like Marco Johnson, George Linde and Donovan Ferreira provide balance to the team. In bowling, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje can shake any batting line-up.
Indian team
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubhman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
South African team
Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brewis, Tony de Jorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Yanson, Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Otneil Bartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Mafaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje.