T20 Thunder: India vs. South Africa kick off 2026 T20 World Cup campaign!
By Crick tv
Created at Dec 09, 2025 05:19 PM
Hello friends! The wait is finally over! The first T20 International between India and South Africa is tonight, and this is no ordinary match. It is the official start as both the teams prepare for the big one, the T20 World Cup 2026. A big battle is set to take place at the Parapathy Stadium in Cuttack! #FirstT20I Get ready for action!
India vs. South Africa Power back
Indeed, the biggest news is who is coming back! We are very excited about the arrival of Hardik Pandya and the return of Shubman Gill in the T20 squad - it adds a lot of power to the team. Know this: The arrival of Jasprit Bumrah makes the bowling attack stronger! Watching these guys in blue again is better than checking the IND vs. SA live score later.
SKY team and Sanju Samson factor
Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) leads the team, and you know he is always ready to play with a bang. However, everyone is trying to find a playing 11. The big question remains about Sanju Samson. Can they fit him in, or will the returning stars make it too crowded? Let's find a real IND playing 11 in the toss!
On the other hand, Aiden Markram's South Africa team is always dangerous. They want to completely ruin India's start to the series.
Cuttack's challenge: Is it going to rain runs?
Looking at the pitch, Cuttack's pitch report says it will be a flat track - perfect for batting! Expect a lot of runs. The bowlers will have a tough time, so the team that hits more boundaries and bowls better under pressure will win this #INDvsSA match.
This is not just a game; This is the biggest test run for the 2026 T20 World Cup!