India (202/8) secure a convincing 61-run victory in 1st T20I against South Africa (141) to go 1-0 up in the 4-match T20I series

[The Bald Eagle]

Repeat of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team is all set to compete against Aiden Markram's South Africa in the first T20I of the four-match series which will be played at the Kingsmead cricket ground in Durban, on November 8 (Friday). This would be the first meeting between the two sides since the 2024 T20 World Cup summit match, in which India crushed South Africa by seven runs to win the mega tournament. NCA chief VVS Laxman will be looking after the team for the forthcoming clash against Proteas as India's head coach Gautam Gambhir will be busy getting ready for the five-match Test series against Australia later this month.

South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartma

India Squad: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

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[Kianig89]

Chokers SA to play India again

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Chokers SA to play India again

on their home soil SA are not chokers infact they would have an upper hand,

 

[sweep_shot]

4 T20Is? Why not 3 or 5?

Anyway, I think it may finish at 2-2.

 

[Devadwal]

Waste of series. No point of Playing only T20 series at this point of time .

3 or 5 match odi series would have better choice.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Waste of series. No point of Playing only T20 series at this point of time .

3 or 5 match odi series would have better choice.

Looks like a revenue centric approach

 

[Bewal Express]

Who cares for any of these series.Another series with no value. It's like the Windies -Eng series.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Who cares for any of these series.Another series with no value. It's like the Windies -Eng series.

What is the point of any bilateral cricket - especially Test cricket with no crowds?

 

[Devadwal]

Who cares for any of these series.Another series with no value. It's like the Windies -Eng series.

Only South Africa cricket board care this 4 match T20 series brings so much revenue for them.

 

[Bewal Express]

What is the point of any bilateral cricket - especially Test cricket with no crowds?

At least their is fan interest. Maybe it's because it has a history,Whereas T20 bilateral has no history and bar the Ind PK matches, no one cares

 

[Bewal Express]

Only South Africa cricket board care .this 4 match T20 series brings so much revenue for them .

True but these T20 matches are more like exhibition matches where the result matters not

 

[Devadwal]

What is the point of any bilateral cricket - especially Test cricket with no crowds?

Test cricket is very special. We were talking about BGT from a year ago .

No one care about these T20. I don't even know yesterday that we are playing a T20 match against South Africa on 8 Nov.

Im big big fan of test cricket.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

At least their is fan interest. Maybe it's because it has a history,Whereas T20 bilateral has no history and bar the Ind PK matches, no one cares

It brings plenty of casual fans in to the grounds. CSA cannot care about the memories of hardcore fans sitting elsewhere. Only ODI's and T20I's bring the crowds in SA.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Test cricket is very special. We were talking about BGT from a year ago .

No one care about these T20. I don't even know yesterday that we are playing a T20 match against South Africa on 8 Nov.

Im big big fan of test cricket.

And what fans were there to watch the entire Test season in Pakistan?

 

[Devadwal]

And what fans were there to watch the entire Test season in Pakistan?

Most of cricket lover watched on tv, online etc.

BGT tickets are already sold out. Yes there were very less turnout in pakistan but that is not the end of test cricket.

 

[Bewal Express]

It brings plenty of casual fans in to the grounds. CSA cannot care about the memories of hardcore fans sitting elsewhere. Only ODI's and T20I's bring the crowds in SA.

Without history and value, it too will die.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Most of cricket lover watched on tv, online etc.

BGT tickets are already sold out. Yes there were very less turnout in pakistan but that is not the end of test cricket.

No they don't . Is that why PCB was struggling to sell their rights for bilateral series ?

Also, just because Test cricket is doing well in Big 3 doesn't mean it's going well in other countries

 

[BouncerGuy]

Clash of the t20 world cup 2024 finalists...

 

[RamLakhan]

What a redundant circus! That too going to South Africa all the way to play this... Although none of these players feature in test team for Australia tour, still it is a waste of time for cricket fans!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Im not able to watch this game but I hope India lose badly.

But in the off chance India win it doesn't matter because it's a meaningless bilateral T20.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Another useless, needlessly long bilateral T20 series featuring a bunch of fresh faces. The growth of T20 cricket and decline of ODI cricket has been one of the worst things to happen to world cricket in recent years. In ODI cricket there is still a significant amount of skill required to be successful and win matches, as compared to T20 where you can get by despite being a complete hack. And people who say that a T20 match is easy to watch and takes less time are the same people who prefer garbage fast-food to a nice, juicy steak at a classy restaurant.

At the end of the day any real cricket fan knows that T20 cricket is not real cricket. Just like fast-food is not real food.

 

[FearlessRoar]

South Africa Captain Aiden Markram said during the pre-match press conference:

"It's the same countries I guess, but personnel has changed for both teams. It's always an exciting series when you play against India and especially when you play them at home."

"It's a series we have always looked forward to. We have not addressed anything about it being a rematch or things like that. Obviously, a lot of talk and promotions have happened through that lens, which is completely understandable."

 

[Devadwal]

Im not able to watch this game but I hope India lose badly.

But in the off chance India win it doesn't matter because it's a meaningless bilateral T20.

India already won the match against South Africa when it was really matter .

This is entertainment time for Indian fans before big series. Lets see how the young guns will perform against World T20 runner team .

 

[RidiculousMan]

Gonna be Sky special series? He tend to do well in meaningless bilaterals in this format

 

[Rana]

What channel broadcasting in UK?

 

[Vikram1989]

Im not able to watch this game but I hope India lose badly.

But in the off chance India win it doesn't matter because it's a meaningless bilateral T20.

Nothing is meaningless financially when india is playing. Each t20 match fetches south african board 8.6 million usd from broadcast perspective alone

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Nothing is meaningless financially when india is playing. Each t20 match fetches south african board 8.6 million usd from broadcast perspective alone

Let's hope for a double victory brother then for the Saffers. A chance to beat India while milking the Indian cash cow is a tantalising prospect for any side.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Toss Update​

South Africa have won the toss and opted to field first

India T20 Squad Playing 11​

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Yash Dayal.

South Africa T20 Squad playing 11​

Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Lutho Sipamla.

 

[Kianig89]

Chokers SA will play like Ferrari in meaningless T20s , expect a runfest

 

[Devadwal]

Toss Update​

South Africa have won the toss and opted to field first

India T20 Squad Playing 11​

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Yash Dayal.

South Africa T20 Squad playing 11​

Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Lutho Sipamla.

According to Cricbuzz Ravi Bishnoi is playing instead ramandeep

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Since when did India games get their separate threads?

 

[mango_bite77]

Am I the only one who is not a fan of playing national anthem before the start of match ?

In world tournaments, I can still understand, but bilateral series, doesn't make any sense.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Coetzee strikes on first ball, Abhishek gone

 

[mango_bite77]

I really like Sanju, but unlucky, didn't get enough chance during the initial days (2013-14) when he was too good in IPL

 

[Devadwal]

Abhishek gone .amd look at the Gerald Coetzee celebration its like they won the 2024 world T20.

Maybe seeing this game as revenge of WT20 2024 final .

 

[Devadwal]

India 34/1 (4)

 

[Devadwal]

@Rana if Samson was pakistani player then he would have label as one the best opener currently

 

[mango_bite77]

@Rana if Samson was pakistani player then he would have label as one the best opener currently

Why are you hell bent on bringing Rizwan on this thread for no reason

 

[Smbhayi]

Seems like pitch is two faced.. Ball is not coming to that bat easily.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Is Sky the best hack in world cricket?

 

[Smbhayi]

Six by Samson..

 

[Smbhayi]

And another one. And 50 by him in 27 balls..

 

[Devadwal]

Boundaries are short so any target can chaseable on this ground.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

South Africa so disappointing so far.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Sanju Samson has finally found his rightful position. He has shown the potential he has to open the innings and now he is showing that he deserves it. I don't think India should look for any other wicket-keeping batter other than Sanju Samson in white-ball cricket.

 

[Smbhayi]

WTH SKY leave that beamer alone?

 

[mango_bite77]

Did he just chuck there while bowling slower ball ?

 

[Smbhayi]

Lol.. The bowler feeling the pressure, now he's bowling outside the pitch..

 

[Devadwal]

Sanju Samson has finally found his rightful position. He has shown the potential he has to open the innings and now he is showing that he deserves it. I don't think India should look for any other wicket-keeping batter other than Sanju Samson in white-ball cricket.

He needs to score big to cement his place, jaiswal is sure starter once he is back and gill , Abhishek are other contender's.

 

[Devadwal]

Sky has wasted two free hit ball, very slow inning by him so far.

 

[Ab Fan]

Jaiswal
Abhishek
Samosa(wk)
SKY(c)
Pandya
Parag/Dube
Axar

Top 7

 

[mango_bite77]

Lol, what a bowler to give wicket

 

[Devadwal]

Over style cost sky wicket .i really hate this lazy attitude.

 

[Smbhayi]

Actually good over by Kruger considering he bowls two no balls and 3 wides but still get big wicket of sky.

 

[Devadwal]

Jaiswal
Abhishek
Samosa(wk)
SKY(c)
Pandya
Parag/Dube
Axar

Top 7

Rinku is crying in a corner.

 

[Devadwal]

Tilak is very selfish player like Ruturaj .how does he get selected? Maybe Mumbai Indian connection

 

[Ab Fan]

Rinku is crying in a corner.

He will be in mix too.

 

[Rana]

Beautiful batting by Samson

 

[Devadwal]

Beautiful batting by Samson

He is one of the best opener .

 

[Rana]

He is one the best opener .

What do you want me to say?

 

[Ab Fan]

What do you want me to say?

The best keeper batsman currently whose name full name ends with ‘n’.

 

[Devadwal]

What do you want me to say?

I already asked you a question in this thread but you haven't replied yet.

 

[Smbhayi]

Wow what a shot by Sanju..

 

[Devadwal]

Wow Samson

 

[Rana]

What do you want me to say?

Do you think he is better than Rizwan?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

What's going on with all these new Indian players and their tattoos? Feels like they saw Kohli and thought: Ink up and you will play like a pro.

 

[Rana]

Great batting

 

[Devadwal]

What's going on with all these new Indian players and their tattoos? Feels like they saw Kohli and thought: Ink up and you will play like a pro.

Shayad kick ni milti bina tattoos ke

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Is this some HK super sixes tournament?

 

[Smbhayi]

Back-to-back hundred by Sanju.. Very good innings by him

 

[Devadwal]

consecutive T20I century for Samson .

 

[Smbhayi]

What's going on with all these new Indian players and their tattoos? Feels like they saw Kohli and thought: Ink up and you will play like a pro.

Sanju doesnt have any tattoos i guess..

 

[Devadwal]

47 ball century.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Should Samson be permanent member of ICT in all formats?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Sanju Samson becomes the first Indian batter to make back-to-back T20I tons

 

[Devadwal]

Should Samson be permanent member of ICT in all formats?

Test - Pant and Jurel already there so no need.

But Pant is not done well in limited overs to cement his place so Samson can grab the opportunity.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Test - Pant and Jurel already there so no need.

But Pant is not done well in limited overs to cement his place so Samson can grab the opportunity.

Can't Samson play as a batter? Virat and Rohit have already retired from T20Is. They'll soon retire from Test and ODI as well. India will need a solid and experienced top order batter

 

[Smbhayi]

Good catch by Stubbs to end Samson's innings..

 

[followed]

Sanju Samson is such a humble guy.Many other Indian players are arrogant but Sanju Samson seems like a nice guy. No showoff no boasting.

Good to see him doing well.

 

[Protea Fan]

He needs to score big to cement his place, jaiswal is sure starter once he is back and gill , Abhishek are other contender's.

I don't know how gill is starting over samson in T20.The striking ability of gill is nowhere close to samson who's a dream T20 player for any team barring india