SA vs IND Predictions – 1st T20I – 08/11/2024
South Africa to field a full-strength batting line-up while India miss a few key players in the four-match T20I series
The India men’s cricket team is on a short tour of South Africa, where they will play four T20Is starting from November 8th. The first T20 International will take place at Kingsmead, Durban, with the action scheduled to start at 8:30 PM IST.
Check out our analysis for the first T20I with the top betting tips and prediction.
SA vs IND Prediction – 1st T20I – Best Bets
Here are some of the best bets for this South Africa vs India 1st T20I match.
Suryakumar Yadav top India batter – 10Cric @ 2.85, BET HERE
Suryakumar Yadav has scored 346 runs from seven innings against South Africa in T20 cricket at an average of 58 and strike rate of 175. He has smashed one century and four half-centuries against this opponent.
India to have highest score after 6 overs – Dafabet @ 1.85, BET HERE
India will have Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the top three – more naturally aggressive players compared to South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram. Take a punt on India to have the highest powerplay score.
Heinrich Klaasen TO 30.5 performance points – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
Heinrich Klaasen has not been in great form with the bat lately but you can expect him to turn things around given the sheer skill set he has. Klaasen has over 4800 runs in T20 cricket at an average of 32 while striking at 150.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Kingsmead, Durban is known to provide well balanced pitches with something in it for both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score at this ground after 17 T20 internationals stands at 160.
SA vs IND Odds 1st T20I
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Head-to-Head Record SA vs IND
South Africa and India have faced each other 27 times in T20I cricket, with India claiming 15 games and South Africa coming out on top 11 times. The Proteas lead the last five encounters by 3-2.
South Africa
South Africa will be playing with their full-strength batting line-up for the first time since the T20 World Cup. In August, they faced West Indies with a second-string side and lost all three games while in September, they drew a two-match series against Ireland. While the batting unit is at full strength, the hosts will be without Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.
India
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, swept Sri Lanka by 3-0 in July after a super-over victory in the third match. Later in October, they obliterated Bangladesh in each game and whitewashed them. India have several first-choice players missing this tour due to injuries or the upcoming tour of Australia.
Where to Watch SA vs IND 1st T20I
Check out the details of where to watch the South Africa vs India 1st T20I match.
- Sports18 Network owns the rights for the broadcast of this series in India with the online streaming available on Jio Cinema.
- South African viewers can watch the matches on SuperSport.
- For those living in other parts of the world, check with your local sports broadcasters.
Toss Prediction
The data shows there has been any bias for batting first or chasing in the shorter format at Durban. However, teams prefer chasing as setting a par score can be a tricky job. You can expect the captain winning the toss to opt to field first in this game.
SA vs IND 1st T20I – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather forecast suggests it will be mostly cloudy in Durban on Friday afternoon and evening. There could be a thunderstorm by the end of the day and that could affect the latter stages of the match. The radar shows a 43% chance of precipitation around 7 PM local time.
Favourites to win the match – South Africa
According to the bookmakers, South Africa are slight favourites to win the first T20I with a 54% chance of winning. South Africa have an advantage of playing at home.
Key matchup
Heinrich Klaasen has smashed 60 runs in 37 deliveries against Hardik Pandya but has lost his wicket twice.
