Team India will play the last T20 series against South Africa before the start of the T20 World Cup. The first match will be played in Thiruvananthapuram today. This series is going to be important for India in many ways. You will be surprised to know that Team India has never won the T20 series against South Africa on its soil.
The shortest format of the cricket series was played between the two teams for the first time in 2015 and in which Team India had to face a 0-2 defeat. At the same time, after this, the T20 series in 2019 was tied at 1-1. At the same time, the series held in 2022 was tied at 2-2. That is, in the last 7 years, there were 3 T20 series in India between the two teams and not even once did Team India win.
India-South Africa 1st T20: Pitch Report
The pitches at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram help the bowlers. This will help not only the pacers but also the spinners. If the batsmen have to play big innings then they have to show some patience in the beginning and have to bat consistently. After this, big shots are taken here.
India-South Africa 1st T20: Weather Forecast
The good news from the Thriruanantpuram is the forecast for the match is good. No rain is expected in the match. The atmosphere may remain humid. We will see a full 20-20 over match.
Temperature- 25/29
Humidity- 81%
Wind- 11 km/h
Chances of Rain- 13%