India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Rain Washes Out the Match in Durban
India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Abandoned Without a Single Ball Bowled
The first India vs South Africa T20I of the three-match series, scheduled to be played at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, was abandoned due to unrelenting rain. The match, eagerly awaited by cricket enthusiasts and crucial for both teams in their preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup, was set to kickstart India’s tour of South Africa, but being called off without even a toss taking place.
Match Build-Up and Team Preparations
India was led by Suryakumar Yadav in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma. Looking to continue their impressive form following a 4-1 series win over Australia. The team, however, had to make do without several key players, including Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah. The squad saw the return of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Shubman Gill, adding strength to the lineup.
South Africa, captained by Aiden Markram, also faced the absence of key players like Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. The Proteas were looking to make a strong statement against the formidable Indian side.
Match Day Scenario
As the teams arrived at the stadium, they were greeted with drizzles and a covered pitch. The toss was delayed, and hopes of starting the match dwindled as the rain showed no signs of stopping. Despite the players being in good spirits and the fans’ anticipation, the weather conditions led to the inevitable cancellation of the match.
India vs South Africa T20I Series Outlook
With the series now standing at 0-0, both teams will look forward to the second T20I at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, hoping for better weather conditions. The series promises to be an exciting contest between two cricketing powerhouses.
India Tour of South Africa T20I 2023-24 Team Squads
| India Squad |
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| India T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Deepak Chahar. |
| South Africa Squad |
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| South Africa T20I Squad: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Beuran Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs and Lizaad Williams. |
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