India vs South Africa 1st T20I Live Streaming: India’s T20I team continues its preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026 with a series against South Africa, beginning at home on Tuesday, December 9. The first
of the five T20Is will take place at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium, featuring the defending world champions against the in-form Proteas.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India has been in excellent form. Since their famous victory over South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in the Caribbean, the Men in Blue have remained undefeated in series play, including their recent triumph in Australia. With vice-captain Shubman Gill recovering from a neck injury and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah returning after being rested for the ODIs, the hosts are at full strength.
South Africa faces challenges with in-form left-hander Tony de Zorzi and young seamer Kwena Maphaka ruled out due to injuries. The visitors also continue to miss their injured key pacer Kagiso Rabada.
When will the India vs South Africa 1st T20I take place?
The first T20I of the three-match series between India and South Africa will take place on Tuesday (December 9).
What is the venue of IND vs SA 1st T20I?
The Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, will host the India vs South Africa 1st T20I on Tuesday.
When will the toss for the India vs South Africa 1st T20I take place?
The toss for the IND vs SA 1st T20I will take place at 6:30 pm IST.
What is the live match time for the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match?
The India vs South Africa 1st T20I live match will begin at 7:00 pm IST.
Which TV channels will live telecast the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match in India?
The Star Sports Network will telecast the IND vs SA 1st T20I match in India.
How to watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match in India?
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs
