India have arrived in Johannesburg for their one-off Twenty20 international against South Africa on March 30, and though it may seem like a long way to travel for a solitary match, their coach Duncan Fletcher believes the experience will be beneficial.

Paceman Umar Gul took 3-18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 Internationals against England at Dubai Stadium on Thursday.

Martin Guptill overcame a groin strain to score an unbeaten 91 from 54 balls as New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in their opening Twenty20 international on Saturday, staying unbeaten against the tourists in all forms of the game.

Former India coach Gary Kirsten on Wednesday warned that access of Twenty20 matches in international calendar could harm the game and said that the shortest format should be limited to domestic cricket.