1st T20I: India hosts South Africa in the white-ball forms following a 2-1 T20I series victory over Australia at home. A three-match T20I series between the teams will be followed by a three-match ODI series. Rohit Sharma and the company will strive to do their best in the games because the series against the Proteas is India’s final T20 assignment before the T20 World Cup in Australia. The Indian team’s level of preparation will undoubtedly be put to the test when they face South Africa, the third-ranked T20I team. Rahul Dravid, the head coach, and Rohit, the captain, would be content with it.
For the series, Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have taken a break, and the availability of a few other Indian players is uncertain due to their physical condition.
Here is a possible starting lineup for India’s maiden Twenty20 international match against South Africa:
India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, is playing well. In the second T20I match against Australia, he produced a useful knock of 46 not out. He continues to be essential to India’s strong start.
KL Rahul (vice-captain): The right-handed batter made a strong fifty-run start to the recently finished series against Australia but struggled to stay consistent, scoring only 10 and 1 in the remaining two games.
Virat Kohli: The hitter has returned to his rhythm at last. While Kohli blasted to his 71st international century at the Asia Cup, his first century in nearly 3 years, he also scored a match-winning 63 in the final game of the series with Australia.
Suryakumar Yadav: The right-hander keeps showcasing his versatility as a player. In the 1st T20I against Australia, he scored 46, and in the last match, he scored an incredible 69.
Dinesh Karthik (wk): There will be more games, but as a batter, Dinesh Karthik is still not receiving a lot of playing time. However, it could be that the team management wants to evaluate his finishing abilities under challenging circumstances.
Axar Patel: There is no doubt about Axar Patel’s standing because the all-arounder ended up being the best bowler in the series between Australia and India. Axar took eight wickets in three games, five more than Nathan Ellis, who came in second.
Ravichandran Ashwin: If given the chance to face South Africa, the off-spinner will be eager to bowl. He was notable for being on the team against Australia but not playing.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The leg-spinner did well in the final game after struggling to find a rhythm in the first two T20I games against Australia. India is worried since he hasn’t been motivated to take wickets recently.
Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer is most likely to be selected for the starting lineup in the opening T20I against South Africa. He is a potential asset for the Indian team, which is why the team management has given him considerable support.
Deepak Chahar: The squad would probably enlist the right-arm bowler to fill Hardik Pandya’s position. Chahar can bat well in slog overs in addition to bowling important overs early in an innings.
Jasprit Bumrah: The right-arm pacer must be aiming to go back to his best after giving up 50 runs in four overs in the third Twenty20 international match against Australia.
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