India have landed in South Africa to play four match T20I series in South Africa, starting from November 8 in Kingsmead. The BCCI have released India’s 15-member squad for the T20I series against Proteas with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side. Notably missing from the lineup are pacer Mayank Yadav, who debuted in the last series against Bangladesh, and Riyan Parag, with both players ruled out due to injuries. Additionally, Shivam Dube, who missed the Bangladesh series due to injury, continues to be unavailable. Ahead of the 1st IND vs SA T20, here are Kingsmead Cricket Ground stats .
Players are expected to give their best in the series, especially those heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, to showcase their strengths and abilities. The IPL auction is anticipated to take place at the end of November.
Kingsmead Cricket Ground stats ahead of IND vs SA T20
A total of 22 matches have been played, with 11 games won by teams batting first and 9 by teams bowling first. The average first-innings score stands at 153, while the second-innings average is 135. The highest total recorded is 226/6 in 20 overs by Australia against South Africa, and the lowest total is 73 all out in 16.5 overs by Kenya against New Zealand. The highest successful chase is 191/5 in 17.5 overs by Australia against South Africa, while the lowest total successfully defended is 125/6 in 20 overs by South Africa Women against West Indies Women.
| Total Matches | 22 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings score | 153 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 135 |
| Highest total recorded | 226/6 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest total recorded | 73/10 (16.5 Ovs) by KEN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 191/5 (17.5 Ovs) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 125/6 (20 Ovs) by RSAW vs WIW |
