09 Nov, 00:13 (IST)

That's It! South Africa never really got into the chase and got bowled out for only 141 runs. The credit for this has to go to the Indian spinners who together scalped six wickets and never allowed the Proteas batters to get into the game. Earlier, India got to a very competitive score due to century scored by Sanju Samson. Overall, a clinical performance from the Indian stars in the opening match of the series. 

09 Nov, 00:07 (IST)

Out! Horrible mixup results in a wicket. Keshav Maharaj sets off for a single that didn't exist. Gerald Coetzee responded and was hoping against hope to get through. Suryakumar Yadav nails the direct hit and Coetzee has to go back. Gerald Coetzee run out (Suryakumar Yadav) 23(11).

08 Nov, 23:53 (IST)

Out! One more down. After some solid hits, Marco Jansen finally miscues one and South Africa are now waiting for the loss to arrive. The spin duo continue to enjoy and this time it was the turn of Ravi Bishnoi to scalp his third wicket. Marco Jansen c Hardik Pandya b Ravi Bishnoi 12(8).

08 Nov, 23:47 (IST)

Out! South Africa have completely lost the plot here. First Patrick Kruger miscued a big shot and then Andile Simelane got trapped infront in the same over of Ravi Bishnoi. Bishnoi has grabbed the momentum generated by Varun Chakaravarthy and pushed South Africa deeper into the trench. Simelane lbw b Ravi Bishnoi 6(4) and Patrick Kruger c Hardik Pandya b Ravi Bishnoi 1(2).

08 Nov, 23:42 (IST)

Out! Wickets falling in a heap for South Africa now. After Heinrich Klaasen now David Miler tries to go over the top but doesn't connect well. Another comfortable catch in the deep and South Africa is in tatters now.  Miller c Avesh Khan b Varun Chakaravarthy 18(22).

08 Nov, 23:36 (IST)

Out! Heinrich Klaasen perishes and South Africa's chances got bleaker with the wicket. It is Varun Chakaravarthy again. Hits the hard length, skids through and Klaasen mishits it into the hands of long on. Proteas are in trouble now. Klaasen c Axar b Varun Chakaravarthy 25(22).

08 Nov, 23:25 (IST)

Despite the target being a steep one and early loss of wickets Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller have been somehow able to maintain the required run rate and keep the Proteas alive in the chase. They are trying to take the game as deep as possible and then launch an assault. 

08 Nov, 23:09 (IST)

Out! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes just in his second over. Bowls a length ball and Ryan Rickelton desperately goes for the slog sweep. The deep mid-wicket fielder was ready for it and takes the catch comfortably. India ahead in the game now. Rickelton c Tilak Varma b Varun Chakaravarthy 21(11).

08 Nov, 22:59 (IST)

Out! Big wicket for India. Tristan Stubbs wanted to go over covers but Avesh Khan's ball hit his bat hard and just scooped to the hands of mid-off. The pressure of the runs has worked in India's favour.  Tristan Stubbs c Suryakumar Yadav b Avesh Khan 11(11).

08 Nov, 22:50 (IST)

Despite the fall of Aiden Markram's wicket, South Africa have showcased intent. Ryan Rickelton took the charge against Avesh Khan in the second over, and hammered the pacer for back-to-bakc boundaries. Rickelton is joined by Tristan Stubbs in the middle. 

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India National Cricket Team is all set to engage in T20I action South Africa National Cricket Team starting from November 8, Friday. India will take on South Africa in the first of the three T20Is on November 8, Friday at Kingsmead, Durban. India and South Africa were the two teams who clashed with each other in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and it was India who made it over the finishing line in a closely-fought encounter. South Africa will be looking to redeem themselves in the next edition of the competition in 2026 and they will look to start their preparation against India at their home. IND vs SA 2024: Suryakumar Yadav Introduces Ramandeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak to Indian Cricket Team in 'Chef' Style Ahead of T20I Series Against South Africa (Watch Video).

India National Cricket Team has undergone a lot of changes in the recent past with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from T20Is. Suryakumar Yadav has taken up the mantle of captaincy and under him the young guns are looking to get a fresh start. In the last series against Bangladesh the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with the bat. With Reddy out in Australia playing for India A, Ramandeep Singh is likely to replace him in the playing XI. The bowling attack is also likely to see some new faces like Vyshak Vijaykumar and Harshit Rana. Avesh Khan might also make a comeback. India Won't Travel to Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; BCCI Communicates Decision to PCB Citing 'Security Concerns', Wishes to Have Matches in Dubai: Report.

South Africa on the other hand are banking on their strong middle order. The likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller make a very strong powerhitting spin of the Proteas. With the likes of Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram around them, it is a very strong batting lineup in their home conditions. The bowling although will face a new Test with Ottniel Baartman, Nqaba Peter, Gerald Coetzee set to face a dangerous batting lineup of India.

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma.

South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger.