With the India Tour of South Africa 2024 starting on Nov 8, both sides have announced squads. Suryakumar Yadav will lead a young India Cricket Team while Aiden Markram will also captain a young South Africa side. India have called up Yash Dayal and Ramandeep Singh, rewarding their performances in IPL.
India Squad
The India squad for the South Africa series is a vibrant mix of seasoned performers and emerging stars, captained by the inventive Suryakumar Yadav. The batting lineup features promising talents like Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, and Tilak Varma, alongside the experienced wicketkeeper-batsmen Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma.
All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel bring balance to the side with their dual abilities. The bowling attack includes the mysterious spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, while the pace department is bolstered by Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, and Yash Dayal, offering versatility and depth in challenging conditions.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | Captain/ Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Opening Batter |
| Sanju Samson | Opening Batter/ Wicketkeeper |
| Rinku Singh | Middle-order batter |
| Tilak Varma | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Ramandeep Singh | All-rounder |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spin bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spin bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pace bowler |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Pace bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Pace bowler |
| Yash Dayal | Pace bowler |
South Africa Squad
The South Africa squad for India T20 series is a dynamic blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, led by the versatile Aiden Markram. The batting lineup features power hitters like Reeza Hendricks and David Miller, with the explosive Heinrich Klaasen and promising Ryan Rickelton providing depth.
Marco Jansen and spinner Keshav Maharaj enhance the team’s balance. The bowling attack includes the pace and precision of Ottneil Baartman and Gerald Coetzee, with Lutho Sipamla joining for the final matches. Young talents like Donovan Ferreira and Tristan Stubbs add excitement, while Patrick Kruger and Andile Simelane offer strategic versatility.
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Captain/ batter |
| Ottneil Baartman | Pace bowler |
| Gerald Coetzee | Pace bowler |
| Donovan Ferreira | Batter |
| Reeza Hendricks | Batter |
| Marco Jansen | Pace bowler |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Patrick Kruger | Batter |
| Keshav Maharaj | Spin bowler |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Mihlali Mpongwana | Pace bowler |
| Nqaba Peter | Spin bowler |
| Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
| Andile Simelane | Pace bowler |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is) | Pace bowler |
