In the first T20I between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium on December 9, the focus is on the red-soil pitch expected to be fast and high-scoring. India’s Suryakumar Yadav leads with hopes of Hardik Pandya bowling and Shubman Gill opening, while South Africa’s Aiden Markram captains with a strong lineup including Quinton de Kock and returning Anrich Nortje. Both teams aim to test their strategies in preparation for the 2026 World Cup cycle on the quick surface in Cuttack.
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