Fri Nov 08 15:41:08 UTC 2024: ## India and South Africa Begin T20 Series in Durban
**Durban, South Africa:** India and South Africa kicked off their four-match T20 series on Friday at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, with the visitors hoping to continue their winning streak after successful campaigns against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
The Proteas won the toss and elected to field first, putting the pressure on India’s new-look squad. The hosts are missing key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, and are looking to young players to step up and fill the void.
India’s innings got off to a shaky start as opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 7 runs in the second over. However, Sanju Samson steadied the ship with a quickfire half-century, reaching the milestone with two consecutive sixes in the 8th over. The Indian team managed 75 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first 8 overs.
Despite a strong start by Samson, the match was interrupted by rain, resulting in a delayed start to the second innings.
The match is a crucial one for India, looking to build towards the next T20 World Cup, while South Africa aims to rebound from their recent disappointments. Several players from both teams are also eyeing potential bids for the upcoming IPL auction.
The weather conditions are also playing a significant role in the match, with a 40% chance of rain throughout the day. The match was delayed due to showers, and fans are hoping for a clear and exciting finish to the first T20.
Stay tuned to JanSatta.com for live updates and score throughout the match.
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