SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction 1st Test, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
India has an upper-hand over South Africa in this match
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Get ready for an exhilarating clash as South Africa (SA) faces India (IND) in the 1st Test of the India tour of South Africa 2023, set to ignite the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion. This 2-match Test series in South Africa sets the stage for an intense battle where India slightly leads the head-to-head battle against South Africa in the last 5 years.
South Africa enters this fixture on the back of a victorious Test series against West Indies, triumphing with a resounding 2-0 victory. In their last match, South Africa dominated, securing a 284-run win against the West Indies. A stellar performance saw South Africa posting 320 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their 1st innings and bundling out West Indies for 251 runs. Temba Bavuma's 172 runs, complemented by Aiden Markram's 96 runs, powered South Africa. Gerald Coetzee's three-wicket haul contributed significantly to West Indies' dismissal for a mere 106 runs.
India, in their last Test series against West Indies, emerged victorious with a 1-0 win and a drawn match. In the last match, India amassed 438 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their 1st innings while restricting West Indies to 255 runs. In their 2nd innings, India declared at 181 runs for the loss of 2 wickets, setting a target for West Indies. Despite Mohammed Siraj's impressive five-wicket haul, the match concluded in a draw as West Indies ended the final day at 76 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Virat Kohli's 121 runs and Rohit Sharma's 80 runs bolstered India's batting in that fixture.
Match Information
South Africa vs India, 1st Test
India tour of South Africa, 26 Dec 2023, Tue, 1:30 PM IST, SuperSport Park, Centurion
Broadcast
Star Sports Network
Live Stream
Disney+
Weather Report
Clouds
21.5°C
74% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
South Africa
D Elgar, AK Markram, T de Zorzi, T Bavuma (C), KD Petersen, DG Bedingham, K Verreynne (wk), M Jansen, G Coetzee, K Rabada, N Burger
Bench : MP Breetzke, H Klaasen, RR Hendricks, DA Miller, T Stubbs, D Ferreira, OEG Baartman, AL Phehlukwayo, KA Maharaj, T Shamsi, LB Williams, BE Hendricks, Mihlali Mpongwana, HE van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, L Ngidi
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Bench : Ishan Kishan, JM Sharma, SA Yadav, RD Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, RK Singh, Washington Sundar, RA Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, DL Chahar, KL Yadav, SV Samson, Sai Sudharsan, RM Patidar, M Shami, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Akash Deep, AR Easwaran, KS Bharat
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
70%
Pace Bowling
30%
Spin Bowling
70%
Batting Pitch
293
Average Score
30%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Rohit Sharma IND | BAT
His recent contribution of 3677 runs in Test matches highlights his ability to dominate bowling attacks. Sharma's knack for setting up the game at the top order adds depth and aggression to India's batting lineup.
Virat Kohli IND | BAT
As a stalwart in the top order, Kohli's remarkable 8676 runs in Test matches underscore his consistency and ability to lead from the front. His batting prowess and captaincy have been pivotal for India.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Wiaan Mulder
SA | ALL
His batting and bowling performance is unimpressive in the last few Test matches, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.
Mukesh Kumar
IND | BOWL
His bowling performance is unimpressive in the last few Test matches, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.
Last Updated On - Dec 26 2023 2:06 PM
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