Fri Nov 08 10:37:18 UTC 2024: ## Rain Threatens to Wash Out India vs South Africa First T20

**Durban, South Africa:** The highly anticipated first T20 match of the four-match series between India and South Africa, scheduled for Friday, November 8th, in Durban, faces a serious threat from inclement weather. Reports indicate that heavy rain is expected during the match, potentially leading to its cancellation.

According to AccuWeather, there is a 40% chance of rain in Durban, with a possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds in the evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 5 PM local time, falling right into the predicted period of unfavorable weather conditions. The chances of rain range from 46% to 51% between 5 PM and 9 PM, the time slot when the match is likely to be in progress.

This news comes as a disappointment to both teams and cricket fans, who are eagerly awaiting the start of the series. While the weather forecast may change, there is a significant chance that the first T20 could be washed out.

**Both teams have announced their squads:**

**India:** Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

**South Africa:** Aiden Markram (captain), Otniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Ncaisa Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo (3rd and 4th T20I), Tristan Stubbs.

Stay tuned for updates on the weather situation and any potential changes to the match schedule.

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