Hardik Pandya will be the captain of India’s team at the ICC World Cup while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are ruled out. From December 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024, India will tour South Africa in a full-fledged series. Teams will play three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches. The ongoing ICC WTC 2023-25 will incorporate the Test series.
The three-match T20I series will kick off the series. The games will take place on December 10 in Durban (1st T20I), December 12 in Gqeberha (2nd T20I), and December 14 in Johannesburg (3rd T20I). The ODI and Test series will come after the T20I series. India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, the first tournament they had ever won. Since then, they have just once reached the finals, in 2014.
India was eliminated at the league stage of the T20 World Cup in 2021 and in the semi-final against England in 2022. The T20I series will serve as Team India’s dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup, which is only around the corner in 2024.
They are currently playing a five-match T20I series against West Indies and are trailing 0-2 in the series. To win the T20I series versus West Indies, India must win the final three games.
India prioritizing innovation in the run-up to the T20 World Cup in the West Indies/USA, the selection of the T20I squad is anticipated to be considerably different.
The thought tank may decide to select a young team led by Hardik Pandya rather than resting veteran players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In this article, we provide a 15-player T20I team prediction for India’s series against South Africa.
India’s Predicted T20I Squad vs. South Africa in 2023–24
Openers: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul
Gill could play more T20Is under Pandya’s direction. He is one of the youngest Indian players with hundreds of points across all formats. Potential alternate candidates for the opener position include Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. Both of them can play in Rishabh Pant’s place, whose return to international cricket is still pending confirmation. Rahul and Kishan can thus put on the gloves for India.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are prominent members of the Indian cricket team, renowned for their exceptional batting skills and contributions to the sport. Kohli, often referred to as one of the best contemporary batsmen, has led the team as its captain across formats. His aggressive style, remarkable consistency, and strong leadership have made him a cricketing icon.
Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, is known for his elegant stroke play and ability to adapt across formats. As an opener, Sharma holds numerous records, including the highest individual score in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Both players have been pivotal in India’s cricketing successes. However, represent the nation on the global stage with their talent and determination.
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