Kingsmead, Durban News

Rain is expected to interrupt proceedings as India take on South Africa in the first T20I of the series.

After thrashing Australia 4-1 in a five-match T20I series, Team India now gears up for the South African challenge.

It is South Africa vs India in the 1st T20I at Durban. Know Kingsmead records and stats in T20I cricket for the fixture.

South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second T20I in Kingsmead, Durban

For India, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, and Robin Uthappa were able to hit the stumps while Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul, Yasir Arafat all missed hitting the stumps.

Aiden Markram led a stirring South African fightback but could not prevent Australia from closing in on victory on the fourth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Sunday.

South Africa host Australia in potentially a high-power contest among two strong sides.

Kohli made 112 -- extending his record of centuries in one-day run chases to 20 -- and Rahane scored 79 as India reached the winning target of 270 with 27 balls to spare.

Highlights, India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane helped the Men in Blue to beat the Faf du Plessis-led team by six wickets to lead the six-match ODI series 1-0.

Rohit Sharma will be a key member of the ODI squad after his indifferent show in the Test series.