With only a travel day separating the first two games of the five-match series, Shubman Gill won't mind getting straight into the middle in search of a substantial knock.

Former South Africa pace ace Dale Steyn feels Suryakumar Yadav's "secure, welcoming, and willing to adjust" captaincy brings out the best in the the players, who in turn back their skipper.

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless cricket path, and was happy to see the batting depth rescuing the team against South Africa in the first T20I

IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Hardik Pandya starred with the bat and Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic milestone, as India beat South Africa by a whopping 101 runs in the first T20I in Cuttack on Tuesday.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Jitesh Sharma vs Sanju Samson and Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh are two of the toughest decisions the Gautam Gambhir-led team management has to make.

Parthiv Patel highlights Jasprit Bumrah's key role and Hardik Pandya's return as India prepares for the five-match T20I series against South Africa starting December 9.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back playing domestic cricket at the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The veterans, who are active only in ODIs, are eager to maintain their form and fitness as India builds the core for the 2027 ODI World Cup

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel said his eyes will be fixed on how the side manages Jasprit Bumrah's quota of overs in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.

Hardik Pandya opened the bowling for India during the Asia Cup 2025, and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has hinted that his role could stay the same.