Starting XI

The first T20 match of the five-game series between India and South Africa will take place on December 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma as openers, but remained silent on the full playing XI. The choice between spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy will depend on the pitch.