The 1st T20I match between India and South Africa will be played today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
India is currently placed at the top of the rankings on the ICC Menโs T20I rankings, while South Africa is placed at the fourth spot on the rankings.
India won all of their recent five T20I matches, while South Africa managed to win four of their recent five T20I games.
Rishabh Pant will be leading the Indian side in the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah.
On the other hand, Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas.
These two teams have played 15 matches against each other in this format so far, where India won nine matches while South Africa managed to win six games. Another exciting series is anticipated here, with both teams looking in great recent touch.โญ๏ธ
Fresh after gleefully addressing his first-ever press conference as the India T20I captain, albeit admittedly in 'not the best of circumstances', Rishabh Pant headed straight to the center wicket at his home ground for another thing that perhaps gives him just as much joy - range-hitting.
Most IPL showstoppers have been duly rewarded, and the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Venkatesh Iyer backed.
Injured Kuldeep Yadav may have every right to feel robbed, but from India's perspective, there's still plenty in the spin department to be auditioned before the World Cup-focused pruning begins. More certain for now, and keenly observed, would be the trial of 'specialist finisher' Dinesh Karthik!
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