The four-match T20I series between India and South Africa saw an uncomfortable glitch during the Indian national anthem. As both teams formed up and readied themselves for the anthem, technical issues forced its repetition and cut off twice. The players were taken aback by the unplanned halt. Hardik Pandya was seen shocked, clapping and looking around while other players continued singing even at that moment. But the crowd seemed to take it all in their strides and went on with the anthem enthusiastically singing loudly. Fans React on Social Media World Cup हारने का बदला ले लिया South Africa. आज T20 Match से पहले भारत का राष्ट्र गान ही गलत बजा दिया..!विदेश में डंका, लाल आँखें, कहाँ हो भक्तों..। pic.twitter.com/YY7009qh2A — Sonu Kumar (@sonalyadavrjd) November 8, 2024 @ProteasMenCSA Should apologise for interruption during playing national anthem of India. #INDvSA — Sampad Biswas (@SampadCi) November 8, 2024 There were technical issues while playing the India national anthem during the India vs South Africa match. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/XP0XKfWLGJ — Hamza (@shaikhhamza222) November 8, 2024 Audio issues in South Africa made Team India and fans sing our National Anthem twice! 🎶🇮🇳 Respect for keeping the spirit alive, but it's disappointing that such a moment was disrupted. First time in cricket history, and it had to happen with the Indian anthem? #INDvSA — Ambrit roul🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@Ambritroul1) November 8, 2024 And they messed our national anthem too — Umang (@umangluthra) November 8, 2024 What the hell was Hardik Pandya doing during National Anthem? 😡😡 #IndvsSA — Shubham Agrawal (@betterbadbeing) November 8, 2024 India national anthem cut down before ending in Durban 😳#INDvSA — Sagar Mhatre (@MhatreGang) November 8, 2024 The issue of the anthem caused a whirlwind storm on social media as many of the fans did criticize Cricket South Africa over its disrespect of India's national anthem while others were bitter with the reaction from some of the players in that incident. Also Read | Watch: Samson’s Effortless Six Over Wide Long-Off in 1st T20I Issues in the Scorecard Display The technical hardships didn't end there. During the match, when it started, the scoreboard on the broadcast feed also malfunctioned as the broadcasters took it down almost for the entire first over. Seamless Play Continues after Initial Issues Everything went back to normal, and the game continued without much of a hitch. India, ably led by Suryakumar Yadav, produced a stiff batting display to post a score of 202 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the allotted 20 overs, Sanju Samson scored his 2nd T20I century, breaking multiple records. South Africa struggled in the chase and never came back in this game. The host started losing wickets at regular intervals and ultimately ended up losing the game by 61 runs as India bundled them out for 141. Team India is now 1-0 ahead in this series and they will now face the South African side for the second T20I at the St George's Park, Gqeberha.