The anticipation is building as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, set to kick off on November 8, 2024. Suryakumar Yadav will take the helm as captain, leading a dynamic team as they aim to secure victory on foreign soil.
Indian Squad for the T20I Series:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Verma
- Jitesh Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
- Akshar Patel
- Ramandeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Vaishakh Vijay Kumar
- Avesh Khan
- Yash Dayal
The T20I series consists of four matches, and the schedule is as follows:
- First Match: November 8 – Durban
- Second Match: November 10 – Port Elizabeth
- Third Match: November 13 – Centurion
- Fourth Match: November 15 – Johannesburg
South Africa’s Squad Changes
Cricket South Africa has also announced their 16-member squad, which includes some notable changes. Veteran pacers Kagiso Rabada, the recently crowned number one bowler in the ICC Test rankings, and Lungi Ngidi have been dropped from the team. This decision comes after Rabada’s stellar performance in the Test series against Bangladesh, where he took five wickets in each match. Cricket South Africa has opted to rest him to ensure his fitness for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
South Africa’s T20I Squad:
- Aiden Markram (Captain)
- Otinell Baartman
- Gerald Kotzia
- Ferreira
- Reiza Hendricks
- Marco Johnson
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Patrick Kruger
- Keshav Maharaj
- David Miller
- Mihlali Mpongwana
- Ryan Simpelan
- Lutho Sipamla (for the 3rd and 4th T20s)
- Tristan Stubbs
Despite the absence of Rabada and Ngidi, South Africa boasts a strong lineup featuring stars like Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Keshav Maharaj, promising a thrilling contest against Team India.
Conclusion
As the series approaches, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting battle on the cricket field. Fans eagerly await the performances of their favorite players, especially under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram. Stay tuned for updates and match highlights as India takes on South Africa in this highly anticipated T20I series!
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