Proteas Win the Toss and Elect to Bowl with Seam Heavy Attack in First T20I Against India

IND vs SA 1st T20I: Aiden Markram wins toss; South Africa opt to bowl first

Team India`s star batsman Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have returned to the team after missing out on the previous action due to injuries. The five-match T20I contest will also serve as the preparatory series for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

Proteas win the toss and elect to bowl with seam heavy attack in first T20I against India

Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 1st T20I against India at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

After hosting IND vs SA 1st T20I, Barabati Stadium is set for major upgrade - Inside Sport India

Due to its diverse landscape and rich history, India is lucky to have quite a few international stadiums across the country. The sheer passion of fans only makes it exciting. While other countries have 5-10 regular international centres alongside as many more stale venues, India is blessed with around 50 international stadiums. While new and huge stadiums are regularly built, there’s a certain history attached to some grounds. Barabati Stadium t…

Ind vs SA T20I at Barabati Stadium: South Africa win toss, elect to bowl first

Cuttack: South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20 International against India at Barabati Stadium today. As a result, India will bat first in the series opener scheduled to begin at 7 PM. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, enter the contest with a blend of experience and explosive talent. The return of Shubman Gill strengthens the top order, while Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities add balance in the middle. The pace attack w…

Pandya''s fifty powers India to 175-6 against SA in first T20I

Cuttack, Dec 9 (PTI) Hardik Pandya smashed a sparkling unbeaten 28-ball 59 to lift India to 175 for six against South Africa in the first T20I here on Tuesday. Returning to international cricket after recovering from quadricep injury, Pandya smashed six fours and four maximums to provide the much-needed impetus in the fag end of the innings after India were 78 for 4 in 12th over. Tilak Varma (26) and Axar Patel (23) also chipped in with useful…