India vs South Africa squads, schedule, live streaming

The T20 World Cup 2024 defending champions, India, will be keen to maintain their dominance in the shortest format of the game as they prepare for a new challenge. After their impressive 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh in the last three-match T20I series, the Men in Blue faced a disappointing setback in the form of a 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand in their home Test series. The loss to New Zealand was a humbling experience, as India's batting and bowling failed to click, leaving them with much to reflect on. Despite the setback in the longest format, India's focus now shifts to the T20 series against South Africa, which is set to begin on Friday with the IND vs SA 1st T20I encounter on November 8. The Indian team will be looking to quickly bounce back and restore their winning form in the T20 format, which has been their strength in recent years.

With a combination of new set of experienced players and talented youngsters, India will be eager to put the New Zealand defeat behind them especially in the minds of cricket fans and build momentum ahead of major international tournaments. South Africa will provide a tough challenge, and with both teams aiming for a strong start, the series promises to be an exciting contest. India's ability to adapt to different conditions and play aggressively will be key to their success, and the team will be hoping to deliver a dominant performance on home soil to get back to winning ways.

With several of India's regular Test players unavailable for the India vs South Africa four-match T20I series due to their preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the team will see a few fresh faces in action. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who have featured prominently in India's T20 setup in the past, are set to open the innings once again. Both players will be eager to seize the opportunity and make an impact at the top of the order.

A notable inclusion in the squad is Ramandeep Singh, who has earned his maiden call-up for the SA vs IND T20I series. The all-rounder will be looking to make his mark and prove his worth in the international arena. Meanwhile, the spotlight will also be on Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yash Dayal, both of whom have made it to the 15-member India squad. Vyshak, a promising fast bowler, and Dayal, known for his wicket-taking ability, will be keen to showcase their skills and impress the selectors ahead of future assignments.

For South Africa, the upcoming IND vs SA T20I series holds significant pride and importance. Having lost to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, the Proteas will be eager to bounce back and make a statement by winning the four-match series. The team will be motivated to demonstrate their resilience and quality, aiming to secure a strong performance on home soil.

Several senior cricketers, who were given a break during recent white-ball series against Ireland and Afghanistan, are now back in the squad. Their return adds depth and experience to the team, and they will be crucial to South Africa’s strategy in the series. These seasoned players will be keen to showcase their skills and help the Proteas rise to the occasion, especially with the added pressure of facing a formidable Indian side. South Africa will look to capitalize on their home conditions and produce quality cricket, hoping to avenge their World Cup defeat and take control of the series. With key players returning, the Proteas will be confident that they can challenge India and make the series competitive from the very start.

India vs South Africa squads

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs.

IND vs SA 2024 schedule

South Africa vs India live streaming

The South Africa vs India four-match T20I series 2024 will be available for live streaming in India on the JioCinema app and website, providing fans with easy access to all the action. For those who prefer traditional television coverage, the SA vs IND series will be broadcast on the Sports18 network, ensuring widespread coverage across multiple platforms.