India vs South Africa 2nd T20 playing 11 prediction: Both India and South Africa are expected to field an unchanged 11 for the match
The Indian camp appears confident and settled in terms of team balance, though the inconsistent form of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill continues to be an area of concern.
The India vs South Africa 2nd T20 match on Thursday will be the first-ever men's T20 International to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur
The IPL 2026 mini-auction can replicate the last mini-auction result, where bowlers went for big bucks, surpassing batters and all-rounders
Phase I ticket pricing for the 2026 T20 World Cup begins at Rs 100 in India, while Sri Lankan venues also follow suit with a baseline of LKR 1,000
The deal covers all major men's and women's ICC tournaments from 2026 to 2027, kicking off with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers responded to Gambhir's statement on his YouTube channel.
Cummins had been unavailable for the first two Tests due to a lumbar stress issue and last played competitive cricket in July during the third Test against West Indies at Sabina Park.
India's biggest win in T20Is came back in 2023 when they defeated New Zealand by a mammoth 168-run margin in Ahmedabad.
India's 175/6 proved to be too many runs for The Proteas who were bundled out by India on just 74 runs courtesy of some brilliant bowling performances in Cuttack.
The right-arm speedster now has 101 wickets from 82 T20Is, at an impressive average of 18.11.
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
After a disappointing 0-2 loss in the Tests, India bounced back strongly to claim the ODI series 2-1.
With high-pressure selection battles, World Cup auditions, and IPL opportunities on the line, the India-South Africa T20I series promises to be far more than just another bilateral contest.
Reports suggest that a red-soil surface is likely to be used for the IND vs SA 1st T20I, offering more support for fast bowlers.
On December 16, IPL 2026 auction is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST in Abu Dhabi. All the ten IPL franchisees are set to spent around Rs 237.55 crore to fill up 77 available slots.
Mark Wood said that even after multiple injections and aggressive treatment, the flare-up turned out to be "worse than feared."
Aiden Markram also emphasized that the current crop of players combines entertainment with opportunities to play T20 leagues globally, pushing the game in an exciting direction.
The T20 vice-captain would be looking for some strong performances against the Proteas upon his return to action.
The Super League round, scheduled to begin on December 12, will feature the top two teams from each Elite Group.