SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Team India will lock horns with South Africa in the T20I series opener at the Kingsmead Durban. This match will be played at 08:30 PM IST. South Africa finds themselves at 6th position in ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 245. Of late, their form in T20Is has not been average. They could only manage a 1-1 tie in the recently completed two-match T20I against Ireland. In the last series, they went down 3-0 against West Indies. They were not playing with their main players in both the series. However, this time against India, they would have all their key players and hence are likely to give a better fight. On the other hand, India is at number 1 in ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings with a score of 268. India dominated in T20Is and won a three-match series against Bangladesh by winning each match. There are many good performances by a lot of their cricketers, and their side would look forward to making even better efforts to produce results in the coming South Africa matches. South Africa vs India - Pitch Report The surface at Durban offers a good batting track and the batters enjoy scoring hefty runs at this venue. The average 1st innings score in the last 5 matches at this surface is 188.2. Talking about the bowlers, Pacers are expected to get some purchase on this track, while spinners will have to go hard in order to get a wicket. SA vs IND Match Broadcast Details The match between South Africa and India will be telecasted live on the Sports18 Network. The match will be streamed live on JioCinema app and web as well. SA vs IND Head-to-Head Record in T20Is SA vs IND - H2H in T20Is Total Matches 27 Won by South Africa 11 Won by India 15 Matches Tied 0 Matches With no Result 1 Probable Playing 11 South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Tristian Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Lutho Sipamla India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal Must Picks for SA vs IND Match 16 Dream11 Team Top Wicket Keepers to pick Heinrich Klaasen | WK | SA: The South African wicketkeeper is an absolute beast and there's no point of keeping him out of your fantasy side. He has scored 912 runs at a strike rate of 142.72 in 47 T20I innings. In his last T20I, which he played against India in the final of T20 World Cup 2024, he managed to score quick 52 and his innings comprised of 2 fours and 5 sixes. Top Batters to Pick David Miller | BAT | SA: The southpaw has amassed 2437 runs in 109 T20I innings and is one of the dangerous batters in this format. In his last 5 matches against India, Miller has scored a total of 151 runs. Also, he is coming into series after scoring some good runs in the CPL. He can be a game changer and help you earn some crucial fantasy points. Suryakumar Yadav | BAT | IND: Currently ranked 2nd in the T20I batters ranking, the Indian skipper deserves a spot in your fantasy side. In just 71 T20I innings, he has gathered a total of 2544 runs at an average of 42.4. Also, in his last 3 T20Is against Bangladesh, Yadav managed to amass 112 runs which includes a half-century. Top All-Rounders to Pick Marco Jansen | AR | SA: The 24-year old bowling all-rounder has bagged 13 wickets and has scored 64 runs in 13 T20Is. Also, in his last 3 T20I matches, Jansen picked up 5 wickets and played a decent hand of 21 not-out against West Indies. He can add some value in your side. Hardik Pandya | AR | IND: Hardik Pandya, with 1641 runs and 87 wickets in his T20I career, is one of the finest all-rounders in the modern-day cricket. In his last 3 T20Is, he scored 118 runs has scalped 3 wickets in the last 3 innings he bowled. Keeping him out of your team will cost you some important fantasy point. Top Bowlers to pick Ottneil Baartman | BOW | SA: In 10 T20Is, Baartman has dismissed 14 batters and has conceded runs at a very cheaper economy rate of just 6.94. He'll be playing against India for the first time which gives him an edge. He can emerge as one of the best bowlers in this match. Arshdeep Singh | BOW | IND: The left-arm fast medium bowler is one of the key bowlers in the current lot. In just 56 T20Is, Arshdeep has picked up 87 wickets. Talking about recent form, he has been a force to reckon as in his last 5 T20Is, the left-armer managed to scalp 10 wickets. Captain Choice - Heinrich Klaasen - Suryakumar Yadav Vice Captain Choice - Ottneil Baartman - Hardik Pandya Who will win today's South Africa vs India? Considering the recent form of both the teams in this format, India have an upper hand in this game. Also, their side looks more balanced compared to the Proteas. Disclaimer This is a team that is created on basis of the author's knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, do take note of the points mentioned and make your own decision.