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IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Rain washes out series opener at Kingsmead, Durban

After thrashing Australia 4-1 at home, the Indian cricket team is set to kick off a multi-format South Africa tour with a three-match T20I series starting at Kingsmead, Durban on Sunday, December 10. South Africa have won the last two T20I games against India and will eye a positive start today.

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IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Rain washes out series opener at Kingsmead, Durban

With one eye on next year's T20 World Cup 2024, both teams kick off the three-match series with a potentially exciting thriller at Durban's Kingsmead today. Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the team in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma and other senior figures but his side will be boosted by the return of Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj.

South Africa will also look for a fresh start after their heartbreaking loss in the recent World Cup 2023 semifinal in India. Aiden Markram is leading a young side with captain Temba Bavuma and pacer Kagiso Rabada missing the white-ball series. 

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Live updates : IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score updates

  • 10:11 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India women win by 5 wickets

    India women survived a late drama to seal the 3rd T20I game against England by 5 wickets as England claimed the series by 2-1. 

  • 10:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India Women vs England Women goes to wire

    We have a thriller at Wankhede Stadium as India Women need 11 runs in 12 balls to win the 3rd T20I match against England with six wickets in hand. Smriti Mandhana is out on 48 runs off 48 balls but captain Harmanpreet Kaur remains in the middle. 

  • 9:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Durban frustrate cricket fans

  • 9:32 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    2nd T20I on December 12

    After a frustrating start to a multi-format series, both India and South Africa travel to Gqeberha for the 2nd T20I match at St George's Park on Tuesday, December 12.

  • 9:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Match called off

    Officials called off the game as rain intesified at Kingsmead, Durban. 

  • 9:23 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Umpires proceed inspection

    Umpires are out there to inspect the pitch and outfield but with umbrellas as rain continues to delay the toss at Kingsmead, Durban.

  • 9:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India in control at Wankhede

    After losing Shafali Verma early, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues dominate the English bowlers to take control of the game. India Women - 41/1 in 7 overs. 

  • 9:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India Women off to poor start

    It's still raining in the India vs South Africa game, but we have an update for another international match. 

    India women lost Shafali Verma early in the 127-run chase in the 3rd T20I match against England at Wankhede Stadium.

  • 8:55 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Still raining...

    Things are not looking good at Kingsmead as rain steadily pours and we might witness frustration today. Still no official update on the game status. 

  • 8:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Ground still covered

  • 8:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    England Women post 126 runs

    It's still raining at Kingsmead but in another update, Amanjot Kaur takes two wickets in the last over to bowl out England women on 126 runs in 20 overs.

  • 8:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Captain with T20I trophy

  • 8:22 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Rain continues...

  • 8:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India women dominate in Mumbai

    In another ongoing international match, young Indian bowlers Shreyanka Patil and Saika Ishaque dominate English batters at Wankhede Stadium. England are struggling for the runs batting first with 76 runs on the scoreboard with 8 wickets down in 15 overs. 

  • 8:07 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Its still raining...

    Wait continues as rain remains steady at Kingsmead at the moment. No update on toss or over reduction yet.

  • 7:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Drizzles continue at Kingsmead

    Rain continues to pour at Kingsmead and we can expect a shortened game today. Reminder, the game would start losing overs from 8 PM IST.

  • 7:51 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Jay Shah's update on WPL 2024 venue

    We can do it either in Bangalore [Karnataka] also or Uttar Pradesh also. We have so many venues, even in Gujarat, where we have Ahmedabad, Rajkot and after a few years Baroda can build their own stadium. Basically, it is a joint call between the franchises and the BCCI. We will sit together and we will decide. We will let you know. It will be in one state, that is for sure.

  • 7:41 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    To lose overs from 8 PM

    Update - The game will start losing overs from 16:40 local time (8 PM IST) if the rain doesn't stop at Kingsmead, Durban. 

  • 7:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Suryakumar Yadav chasing record

    If Suryakumar Yadav hits 6 sixes today then he will surpass the likes of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Jos Buttler in the list of most sixes in T20Is.

  • 7:26 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India Women enjoy flying start against England

    India vs South Africa still remains away with rain continuing to pour at Kingsmead but we have big update for the second game.

    Premier pacer Renuka Singh strikes twice to give India a brilliant start against England women at Wankhede. Saika Ishaque also picked one wicket as England lost three wickets with just 26 runs on the scoreboard in 5.1 overs.

  • 7:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India lost to Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup

    It's still raining at Kingsmead.

    Meanwhile, India suffered a huge eight-wicket defeat against rivals Pakistan in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 group-stage game at ICC Academy in Dubai. 

  • 7:08 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Covers at place

  • 7:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India engage in another international game today

    It's raining here at Durban and the toss is officially delayed.

    In another crucial game today, India women are engaged with England in the 3rd T20I match at Wankhede Stadium. Having lost the first two games in the three-match series, the Women in Blue will target a consolation win today. 

    England women won the toss and are batting first in the 3rd T20I. 

  • 6:53 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik

    It's raining ahead of toss

    The toss is some five minutes away from now but it is raining at the moment. The covers are in place. We are keeping our fingers crossed for action to start soon.

  • 6:34 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    South Africa Predicted XI - Matthew Breetzke to open

    Aiden Markram-led South Africa have confirmed that Matthew Breetzke to open an innings with Reeza Hendricks.

    South Africa Predicted XI: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzkee, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi

  • 6:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India Predicted XI - Chahar out

    With Deepak Chahar out of contention, the Indian cricket team will be looking at Arshdeep Singh to partner with Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar in the pace attack.

    India Predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar

  • 6:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Deepak Chahar to miss 1st T20I

    India suffer a big blow a few hours before the game as Deepak Chahar will miss the opening T20I. Reports suggest that the Indian pacer is yet to join the squad due to a family medical issue and might miss the entire series.

  • 5:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Head to Head Record

    South Africa beat India when both teams last played with each other in T20Is. India have won only two of their last five T20I encounters against South Africa but haven't lost a T20I series since 2015. In head to head record, India have won 13 of 24 T20Is played against South Africa so far. 

  • 5:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Suryakumar Yadav: The boys have prepared well

    "The boys have prepared well. We are coming from a good T20I series win and have played on all fast tracks and all batters have played on such wickets. They will enjoy playing here in South Africa."

  • 5:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Aiden Markram: Building up to the World Cup...

    "Building up to the World Cup, there is a lot of cricket before that but not a lot of cricket for us as a team together. But as long as the guys understand the way that we want to try and play as a team, and keep that close to them in different leagues and tournaments, then hopefully by the time we meet up at the World Cup next year, they are used to that brand and to the way we want to operate as a team."

  • 5:31 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    South Africa Squad

    South Africa lost pacer Lungi Ngidi to injury a day before the game. Beauram Hendricks comes in as a replacement to join an impressive pace unit of Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams. Pacers Nandre Burger and Ottniel Baartman are in contention for international debut today. 

    South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Donovan Ferreira, Lizaad Williams, Beauram Hendricks

  • 5:22 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India Squad

    Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj return to T20I setup after missing the Australia series. It will be interesting to see who will open with Shubman Gill today with Gaikwad, Jaiswal and Ishan competing for the opener spot.

    India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wk), Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav

  • 5:20 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    India target a win in series opener

  • 5:10 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale

    Welcome

    Hello and welcome to India TV's live coverage of India vs South Africa 1st T20I match. India and South Africa are set to bring the existing T20I clash at Durban's Kingsmead to kick off the multi-format series today. So stay tuned for the latest score and updates of the game here. 

    Match Details:

    Match: 1st T20I of the three-match series

    Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

    Date & Time: 7:30 PM IST, December 10

    Toss time: 7:00 PM IST