1st T20I: India eye winning start vs SA
November 08, 2024 19:48India's T20 team, in transition after Rohit Sharma's departure, will look for breakthrough performances from rising stars like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming series against South Africa.
Openers in Focus: Samson aims to solidify his claim as a regular opener with consistent scores. Abhishek Sharma also gets a crucial chance to impress.
Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and spinner Varun Chakravarthy fight to stay relevant, while young pacers Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Yash Dayal get an international stage to showcase their talent.
All-rounder Ramandeep Singh, a standout performer in IPL 2024, aims to replicate his success with his batting, bowling, and fielding skills.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel will guide the young squad and seek to bounce back from the recent series loss to New Zealand.