India vs South Africa 1st T20I Prediction, Odds, and Betting Tips

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The first T20I of the India tour of South Africa 2024/25 is set to be played on November 8, 2024, at Kingsmead, Durban. India is coming off a dominant 3-0 series victory against Bangladesh at home, with both their batting and bowling looking solid and in form. In contrast, South Africa has struggled recently, suffering a defeat against Ireland by 10 runs. This match promises to be an exciting contest between two of the best teams from the T20 World Cup 2024. Check out the India vs South Africa prediction.

IND vs SA 1st T20I Prediction: India to win

Key Stats

India is coming off three consecutive wins.
South Africa has won just 1 out of their last 5 matches.
India defeated South Africa in their last encounter, which was during the T20 World Cup 2024.

Match Prediction: With the current form and strong squad, India is expected to win this match.

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Most Recent H2H: Close contest

Winning team	Won by	Date
India	7 runs	29 June 2024
India	106 runs	14 Dec 2023
South Africa	5 wickets	12 Dec 2023
No Result		10 Dec 2023
South Africa	5 wickets	30 Oct 2022

India preview

India, under new captain Suryakumar Yadav, played outstandingly against Bangladesh, securing a dominant 3-0 victory. The team features multiple match-winners, including Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and others.

Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Riku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Yash Dayal, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan

South Africa

South Africa will face India for the first time after the heartbreak of the T20 World Cup 2024 final. The team boasts impressive players like Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, and others, who will aim to defeat India and take the lead in the series, leveraging their home advantage.

Predicted XI: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristen Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Patrik Kruger, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman

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Player to watch: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is leading the young Indian team exceptionally well. His aggressive batting approach and unique style make him a major threat to South Africa.