IND vs SA: Indian squad for the T20I series against South Africa to be announced on THIS date
(Courtesy : BCCI)
The India vs South Africa T20I series will start on December 9.
As the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup nears, each game becomes increasingly important for the Indian team. The defending T20 World Cup champions will look to add another title to their cabinet. Playing at their home, the Indian fans will want the team to lift the trophy in front of them.
The preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are in the last phase. The Men in Blue won their last T20 series in Australia, stamping authority as one of the contenders for the T20 World Cup. The series against South Africa will be crucial as well. The runners-up of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup have a strong unit that will be tough to overpower.
India Squad for the South Africa T20Is to be announced on Wednesday
The Indian squad for the T20I series against South Africa will be announced on Wednesday, December 3, as per the reports in Sports Tak. The selectors are expected to pick a similar squad to what India carried to Australia for the five-match T20I series. These matches are important for Gautam Gambhir to find his best combination.
Gautam Gambhir’s future at the helm of the Indian team also depends on how India performs in the 2026 T20 World Cup. With recent failures in test cricket, the pressure is piling on him. A successful campaign in the T20 World Cup will help him keep his job safe.
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IND vs SA T20I series to start on December 9
India and South Africa will lock horns in the five-match T20I series, starting on December 9. The first match will be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Both teams will move to New Chandigarh to play the second T20I match on December 11.
After a break of two days, the Men in Blue and South Africa will be back in action in Dharamshala for the third T20I on December 14. The last two matches of the series will take place on December 17 and 19 in Lucknow and Ahmedabad, respectively.
When will India and South Africa play the first match of the T20I series?
The first match of the T20I series will be played on December 9 in Cuttack.
How many matches will India and South Africa play in the T20I series?
India and South Africa will play five matches in the T20I series.
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