As cricket enthusiasts gear up for the highly anticipated India tour of South Africa 2023-24, the cricketing world is abuzz with excitement. After a triumphant 3-match T20I series against Australia, India is set to face a formidable challenge in South Africa, featuring three T20Is, three ODIs, and two crucial Tests as part of the World Test Championship 2023.
Notably, stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be absent from the white-ball series, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20I side and KL Rahul taking charge of the ODI team. However, the duo will rejoin the squad for the Test matches, underlining the importance of the red-ball format in the context of the World Test Championship.
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Unveiling the Squads of India Tour of South Africa 2023-24
The squads for the tour have been unveiled, showcasing a mix of experience and promising talent. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad find a spot in the T20I lineup, while the ODI squad includes emerging players like Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, and Sanju Samson. The Test squad sees the return of Sharma and Kohli, along with promising talents like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
| India’s T20I Squad | India’s ODI Squad | India’s Test Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Rohit Sharma (C) |
| Shubman Gill | Sai Sudharsan | Shubman Gill |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Tilak Varma | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Tilak Varma | Rajat Patidar | Virat Kohli |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Rinku Singh | Shreyas Iyer |
| Rinku Singh | Shreyas Iyer | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Shreyas Iyer | KL Rahul (C)(wk) | Ishan Kishan (wk) |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Sanju Samson (wk) | KL Rahul (wk) |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Axar Patel | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Ravindra Jadeja (VC) | Washington Sundar | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Washington Sundar | Kuldeep Yadav | Shardul Thakur |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Mukesh Kumar | Mohammed Siraj |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Avesh Khan | Mukesh Kumar |
| Arshdeep Singh | Arshdeep Singh | Mohammed Shami* |
| Mohammed Siraj | Deepak Chahar | Jasprit Bumrah (VC) |
| Mukesh Kumar | Prasidh Krishna | |
| Deepak Chahar |
While India’s squads are finalized, the South African squad is yet to be announced, adding an element of suspense to the upcoming clashes.
Schedule Overview
The tour will commence with the T20I series on December 10 at Kingsmead, Durban, followed by matches at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, and New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The ODIs are scheduled at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg; St George’s Park, Gqeberha; and Boland Park, Paarl. The Test matches will take place at SuperSport Park, Centurion, and Newlands, Cape Town.
South Africa vs India T20I Schedule 2023:
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Kingsmead, Durban | Sunday, Dec 10 | 9:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | Tuesday, Dec 12 | 9:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Thursday, Dec 14 | 9:30 PM |
South Africa vs India ODI Schedule 2023:
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Sunday, Dec 17 | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | Tuesday, Dec 19 | 4:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Boland Park, Paarl | Thursday, Dec 21 | 4:30 PM |
South Africa vs India Test Schedule 2023-24:
| Match | Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Tuesday, Dec 26 | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | Newlands, Cape Town | Wednesday, Jan 03 | 2:00 PM |
Live Streaming Details:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | Disney Plus Hotstar app and website |
