IND vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win India vs South Africa 1st T20I?

After a successful series against Australia, India will be facing another strong T20I side in South Africa for yet another 3 match T20I series. South Africa have never lost a T20I series in India and it shows the quality of the South African teams that has toured over the years.

IND vs SA: India to go 1-nil up in the series

South Africa have named a squad for both the India tour and the world cup in Australia. They have such a well rounded side including quality spinners under their disposal. Their pace bowling attack is easily in the top 3 attacks in the world.

T20 world cup 2022 squads of all teams

India will be without Hardik Pandya for the series who has been given a rest after an arduous Asia cup and the 3 match series against Australia. Arshdeep Singh returns to the side after a break, meanwhile Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been rested for this series. Although India’s balance will take a hit in the absence of Hardik Pandya, India have a quality fifth bowler in Axar Patel which would mean they don’t need the cushion of a sixth bowling option. With Deepak Hooda suffering from a back pain, this will be another great opportunity for Rishabh Pant to showcase his skills in the middle order. India’s pace attack will have an upgraded look with Arshdeep Singh slotting in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and the form of Virat Kohli with the bat puts India ahead of South Africa as a whole. It is expected that India will beat the visitors to go 1-nil up in the series.

Most T20I runs for India in a calendar year[2012 to 2022]

India vs South Africa: IND predicted playing 11

1. Rohit Sharma
2. KL Rahul
3. Virat Kohli
4. Suryakumar Yadav
5. Rishabh Pant
6. Dinesh Karthik
7. Axar Patel
8. Harshal Patel
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Arshdeep Singh

Deepak Hooda was not preferred for selection in the 2^nd and 3^rd T20I vs AUS, as he had a back pain, if he recovers in time, he will play ahead of Rishabh Pant in the XI.

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