The focus shifts from ODIs to the shortest format of the game as India cricket team take on South Africa in IND vs SA 1st T20I at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday. The five-match series is the penultimate stop for the Men in Blue before the T20 World Cup 2026. The hosts, who just sealed a 2-1 win in the ODI series, will be looking to add yet another series win to their name against the Proteas.
IND vs SA 1st T20I match details
- Match: India vs South Africa 1st T20I
- Date: December 9 (Tuesday)
- Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- Format: T20I
- Toss time: 7 PM
- Match time: 7.30 PM
Barabati stadium pitch report
As per reports, a red-soil pitch is expected to be rolled out for the IND vs SA 1st T20I, which means pacers will get more assistance from the surface. This is contrary to the usual black soil pitch used for games in Cuttack, where spinners get more help. The team which wins the toss might want to bowl first in the contest. It is pertinent to point out that only 3 T20Is have been held at the venue so far.
Cuttack weather report
A cool night is on the cards during the IND vs SA 1st T20I, with dew likely to play a key factor during the latter half of the contest. As per AccuWeather, the maximum and minimum temperatures for the day will be 24 and 14 degree Celsius respectively. There is zero percent chance of rain on Tuesday.
IND vs SA 1st T20I live streaming details
| Country / Region | TV / Streaming Options |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network / Disney+ Hotstar |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV |
| UK | TNT Sports & Discovery+ |
| Australia | Channel Seven, Foxtel |
| Middle East | CricLife & Switch TV |
India vs South Africa squads for T20Is
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC)*, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs
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