India vs South Africa T20 Series: Team Changes and Probable Lineup for First Match

India vs South Africa T20 Series: Team Changes and Probable Lineup for First Match

The T20 series between Team India and South Africa is going to start from November 8. The first match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban. The Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav will try to win this match and start the series with a win.

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Team Changes and New Faces

Team India playing the T20 series against Bangladesh has gone on a tour of South Africa with some changes. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana were not included in the Indian team for the South Africa tour. Apart from this, Riyan Parag and Mayank Yadav were out of the team due to injury.

Team India may also see some changes in the playing eleven. Nitish Reddy, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, and Mayank Yadav played all three matches of the series against Bangladesh. Now these players are not in the squad. In such a situation, Tilak Verma is ready to return to the team after 11 months. He can be seen batting in the middle order. Axar Patel, who was part of the Test series against New Zealand, can play as an all-rounder.

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Yash Dayal’s Possible Debut

Ravi Bishnoi can be the second spin option in South Africa. Apart from this, Surya and company can enter the field with 3 fast bowlers. In such a situation, Avesh Khan can get a place in the playing 11, and Arshdeep Singh will take charge of fast bowling. Also, Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Yash Dayal can make his debut in the first T20. Recently RCB retained him for Rs 5 crore.

India’s Probable Playing XI

Here’s the expected lineup for India’s first T20 match against South Africa:

  • Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
  • Tilak Verma
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Rinku Singh
  • Axar Patel
  • Ravi Bishnoi
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Yash Dayal
  • Avesh Khan

The Indian squad appears well-balanced, with a mix of experience and fresh talent, ready to challenge South Africa on their home turf.

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  1. Dainik Jagran
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