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India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Who Will Make Way For Shubman Gill?

After drubbing Australia by a 4-1 margin in the five-match T20I series, the Indian cricket team will be high on confidence when it takes on South Africa on the latter's soil in a three-match series in the shortest format. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team in T20Is as Rohit Sharma remains absent in the format. The likes of Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja are back in the squad and it will be interesting to see which players make way for them.

"Monkey Bite" Reason Behind Rinku Singh's Fitness: Shubman Gill

Rinku Singh has been on of the finest performers for India in white-ball cricket, emerging as a reliable option at the No. 5 and No. 6 spot in both T20Is and ODIs. Having already shone with his performances in India, Rinku is now preparing for the South Africa challenge, with the first T20I of the series set to take place on December 10. Ahead of the first T20I, Rinku gave an interview to BCCI where he discussed the prospect of playing under head coach Rahul Dravid, his role, as well as fitness. However, while Rinku was involved in the chat, Shubman crashed his interview.

"Monkey Bit You That's Why": Shubman Gill Crashes Rinku Singh's Interview. Watch

Rinku Singh has been on of the finest performers for India in white-ball cricket, emerging as a reliable option at the No. 5 and No. 6 spot in both T20Is and ODIs. Having already shone with his performances in India, Rinku is now preparing for the South Africa challenge, with the first T20I of the series set to take place on December 10. Ahead of the first T20I, Rinku gave an interview to BCCI where he discussed the prospect of playing under head coach Rahul Dravid, his role, as well as fitness. However, while Rinku was involved in the chat, Shubman crashed his interview.

India vs South Africa: A Look At Kingsmead Stadium In Durban Ahead Of 1st T20I

South Africa and India will compete in the 1st match of India's tour of South Africa, three-match T20I Series 2023 at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa, on Sunday, December 10. The match commences at 7:30 PM IST. India enters the upcoming match with momentum, having secured a convincing 4-1 victory in the T20I home series against Australia. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the team is poised to leverage the upcoming matches as valuable preparation for the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year in the USA and the West Indies.

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

South Africa will face India in the first of three-match T20I Series 2023 on Sunday, December 10, at Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Team India is scheduled to play in an all-format series against South Africa, encompassing three T20Is, an ODI leg and a Test series. Suryakumar Yadav is set to captain India's T20I team, while KL Rahul will take the reins as captain for the ODI series. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, will resume his role as captain for the upcoming two-match Test series.

"Might Be His Downfall": AB de Villers' Warning For "Too Kind, Too Nice" RCB, India Star

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction a few days away, the franchises are already strategizing about the mega T20 tournament. Ahead of the auction, the franchises released the names of the players that they have retained and release. While there were some expected releases, there were some surprising trade-offs too. Among the franchises that are yet to win the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore is a big team. Despite having stars like Virat Kohli, RCB have failed to taste success in the league.

Big Jolt For South Africa Even Before T20I Series vs India Begins As Star Is Ruled Out

The Indian cricket team renews its rivalry with South Africa beginning with a T20I on Sunday. India will play all three formats on the Tour. South Africa, at home, have always been a great force and the Indian cricket team knows it well. This time India will have three captain - Rohit Sharma (Tests), KL Rahul (ODIs) and Suryakumar Yadav (T20Is). The white-ball teams of India bear a fresh look with veterans like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah being rested. Ahead of the T20I series, South Africa got a big shock as star pacer Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the series.

Rinku Singh Reveals Message From Rahul Dravid Ahead Of 1st T20I Against South Africa

India middle-order batter Rinku Singh feels the extra pace and bounce on offer on South African pitches will need a little more effort and practice to get used to. Giving his assessment about the South African wickets after India's first practice session here, Rinku, who played a vital role in India clinching the five-match T20I series series against Australia recently said, "When I battered here today, there was extra bounce here compared to Indian wickets.

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India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Who Will Make Way For Shubman Gill?

"Monkey Bite" Reason Behind Rinku Singh's Fitness: Shubman Gill

"Monkey Bit You That's Why": Shubman Gill Crashes Rinku Singh's Interview. Watch

India vs South Africa: A Look At Kingsmead Stadium In Durban Ahead Of 1st T20I

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

"Might Be His Downfall": AB de Villers' Warning For "Too Kind, Too Nice" RCB, India Star

Big Jolt For South Africa Even Before T20I Series vs India Begins As Star Is Ruled Out

Rinku Singh Reveals Message From Rahul Dravid Ahead Of 1st T20I Against South Africa