In a historic moment for Indian cricket, New Chandigarh hosted its very first international match in the second T20I between India and South Africa. The encounter took place under conditions that favored bowlers, with captain Suryakumar Yadav choosing to bowl first after noticing dew on the outfield during warm-ups.
Match Details
The T20I match saw India maintaining their original lineup, emphasizing their strategy and confidence in the squad. South Africa, however, made significant changes to their team. Captain Aiden Markram stated that the modifications were aligned with the team’s rotation policy.
Team Changes
- South Africa: Three players were replaced, including Keshav Maharaj, who was replaced by George Linde.
- New Players in South Africa’s XI:
- Reeza Hendricks
- Ottneil Baartman
- George Linde
South Africa’s Lineup
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| 2 | Reeza Hendricks |
| 3 | Aiden Markram (capt) |
| 4 | Dewald Brevis |
| 5 | David Miller |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira |
| 7 | George Linde |
| 8 | Marco Jansen |
| 9 | Lutho Sipamla |
| 10 | Lungi Ngidi |
| 11 | Ottneil Baartman |
India’s Lineup
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma |
| 2 | Shubman Gill |
| 3 | Suryakumar Yadav (capt) |
| 4 | Tilak Varma |
| 5 | Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya |
| 7 | Shivam Dube |
| 8 | Axar Patel |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh |
| 10 | Varun Chakravarthy |
| 11 | Jasprit Bumrah |
As the evening progressed, the dew was anticipated to increase, potentially impacting gameplay. This match not only marked a significant event for cricket in New Chandigarh, but it also highlighted the ongoing rivalry between India and South Africa in the T20 format.
