IND vs SA 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for 1st T20I

India will face South Africa in the first T20I of the five-match series on Tuesday, December 9, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. India and South Africa have played a total of 31 T20I matches so far. India has won 18 out of these 31 games, while South Africa has been victorious on 12 occasions. In the four T20I series in India, both teams have won one each, while two series ended in a draw.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs South Africa, 1st T20I:

1. Quinton de Kock vs Jasprit Bumrah:

Quinton de Kock has faced Jasprit Bumrah in one T20I match and four IPL games. In the IPL, Bumrah has dismissed de Kock once and has conceded eight runs off nine deliveries.

2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Keshav Maharaj:

Suryakumar Yadav has made 71 runs off 47 deliveries against Keshav Maharaj in seven T20I matches so far. Maharaj has not dismissed Suryakumar once in T20Is.

3. Dewald Brevis vs Kuldeep Yadav:

Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Dewald Brevis twice in the three-match ODI series. Brevis faced Kuldeep once in the IPL during the 2022 season and Brevis scored 22 runs off 16 deliveries against Kuldeep.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Abhishek Sharma a key player to watch out for against South Africa in the 1st T20I?

A1: Abhishek Sharma is currently the number one batter in the ICC rankings. He is the highest run-scorer for India in T20Is this year. In the ongoing SMAT, Abhishek has made 304 runs in six matches, including a 32-ball century.

Q2: What strategies could South Africa use to challenge India in the 1st T20I?

A2: The Proteas pace attack will have to attack India’s top-order and try to pick a few wickets in the powerplay. South African batters will have to dominate India’s spinners from overs 7th to 15th. If they manage not to lose wickets in this phase and maintain a decent run rate, Indian bowlers will feel the pressure.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India vs South Africa clash in the 1st T20I?

A3: Corbin Bosch and Hardik Pandya are the two all-rounders to watch out for in the India vs South Africa clash in the 1st T20I.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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