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India tour of South Africa 2023-24

Pitch curator Brian Bloy has revealed that Supersport Park pitch will favour batters in the first Test between India and South Africa which is slated to be played from December 26.

India skipper Rohit Sharma (right) and South Africa captain Temba Bavuma in this frame. (Getty)

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How will Centurion track play in India vs South Africa's rain-threatened 1st Test? Pitch Curator drops big hint

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Sanju Samson justified his promotion up the order as he scored his maiden international hundred in the series decider.

Sanju Samson celebrates his maiden ODI hundred by flexing biceps (Screengrab: Star Sports, X)

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'Feels really emotional, going through...': Sanju Samson ecstatic after scoring his maiden ODI hundred

Irfan Pathan feels that Sai Sudharsan could be a long-term prospect for the India team after his sensational debut against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series.

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan (Left) and Sai Sudharsan of India. (Getty Images)

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‘He could play for India in the next 10 to 15 years’: Irfan Pathan backs Sai Sudharsan after his knock in 1st ODI vs South Africa

Sai Sudharsan had an impressive debut for India in the first match of the series against South Africa in Johannesburg. His teammate, Washington Sundar, shared a heartfelt message for him.

Sai Sudharsan (Left) and Washington Sundar. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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‘It was a treat…’: Washington Sundar shares heartfelt post for Sai Sudharsan after his ODI debut vs South Africa

Cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Shaul Pollock came down heavily on South Africa's horrendous batting in the first ODI against India on December 17.

South Africa's legendary bowler Shaun Pollock (left) and India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in this frame.

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'Nonsense...can't accept this': Furious Pollock, Gavaskar tear into South Africa's batting fiasco in 1st ODI vs India

South Africa suffered a batting collapse in the first ODI in Johannesburg. Arshdeep Singh registered a fifer whereas Avesh Khan bagged four wickets.

Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi during a training session (File Photo: Getty Images)

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'We were just thinking about restricting them under 400': Arshdeep Singh reveals dinner conversation with Avesh Khan before 1st ODI

India's stunning eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI was KL Rahul's 10th straight win as Men in Blue's skipper in international cricket.

India's Arshdeep Singh (R) celebrates with teammates after dismissing South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo (unseen) during 1st ODI on December 17, 2023. (Getty)

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IND vs SA: KL Rahul shatters MS Dhoni's stunning record with emphatic win over South Africa in 1st ODI

After Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan combined to take nine wickets, Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer's brisk fifties powered India to an eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI.

India rocked South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Wanderers stadium on December 17.

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SA vs IND: After Arshdeep, Avesh's bowling blitzkrieg, Sudharsan, Shreyas' fifties bulldoze South Africa in 1st ODI

IND vs SA 1st ODI: Arshdeep Singh conceded 37 runs and took five wickets as he helped India bundle out South Africa for 116, their lowest ODI total at home.

Arshdeep Singh celebrates his maiden five wicket haul with Sanju Samson (Getty Images)

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Arshdeep Singh breaks Munaf Patel's 12-year-old record, becomes first Indian pacer to take fifer against Proteas in South Africa

Andile Phehlukwayo was the top run-scorer for South Africa as they were bowled out for 116 in the first ODI of the three-ODI series against India.

Arshdeep Singh appeals during first ODI of the series against South Africa in Johannesburg (Getty Images)

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Arshdeep's maiden fifer and Avesh's four-fer help India bowl out South Africa for their lowest ODI total at home

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Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

DC opts to bowl against KKR. 

KRR to feature with one change against DC. 

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest ever batter to smash a century in T20Is. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35 ball ton against GT. 

RR defeated GT by eight wickets. 

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a 10 lakh cash reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his historic century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest cricketer to smash a T20 century. 

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces massive cash reward for Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Suryavanshi 

After cracking a historic ton in IPL 2025 clash against GT, RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi openly admitted that whatever he is today is all because of his parents' sacrifices

Vaibhav Suryavanshi attributed his success to his parents, who made a lot of sacrifices in his making

Vaibhav Suryavanshi tonked a historic ton in RR's win over GT

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi (L) and Yashasvi Jaiswal in frame

'Mummy 3 ghanta so rahi hai...Papa neh kaam chhod diya': Vaibhav Suryavanshi narrates parents' sacrifices after record-breaking century

IPL 2025: RR's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a knock for ages which made him the youngest player to crack a century in T20 cricket

Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a historic 38-ball 101 in RR's winning cause against GT

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest to smash a century in T20 history

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi in this frame

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Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series. 

India beat South Africa by 15 runs in Women's ODI Tri-series. 

Sneh Raha picked up her maiden fifer in ODI against South Africa during Women's ODI Tri-series. 

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Women's Tri-Series: Pratika Rawal's 78 and Sneh Rana's five-wicket haul help India beat South Africa by 15 runs, notch two wins in a row

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South Africa vs India Match Stats

1st ODI, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

How will Centurion track play in India vs South Africa's rain-threatened 1st Test? Pitch Curator drops big hint

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Sun 17 December, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to bat

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 15

SA
148 (18.2 ov)

IND
283/1 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 135 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 13

SA
208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
219/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 11 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 10

SA
128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND
124/6 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Bongani Jele (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)

News updates

How will Centurion track play in India vs South Africa's rain-threatened 1st Test? Pitch Curator drops big hint

'Feels really emotional, going through...': Sanju Samson ecstatic after scoring his maiden ODI hundred

‘He could play for India in the next 10 to 15 years’: Irfan Pathan backs Sai Sudharsan after his knock in 1st ODI vs South Africa

‘It was a treat…’: Washington Sundar shares heartfelt post for Sai Sudharsan after his ODI debut vs South Africa

'Nonsense...can't accept this': Furious Pollock, Gavaskar tear into South Africa's batting fiasco in 1st ODI vs India

'We were just thinking about restricting them under 400': Arshdeep Singh reveals dinner conversation with Avesh Khan before 1st ODI

IND vs SA: KL Rahul shatters MS Dhoni's stunning record with emphatic win over South Africa in 1st ODI

SA vs IND: After Arshdeep, Avesh's bowling blitzkrieg, Sudharsan, Shreyas' fifties bulldoze South Africa in 1st ODI

Arshdeep Singh breaks Munaf Patel's 12-year-old record, becomes first Indian pacer to take fifer against Proteas in South Africa

Arshdeep's maiden fifer and Avesh's four-fer help India bowl out South Africa for their lowest ODI total at home

South Africa vs India Match Stats

1st ODI, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

How will Centurion track play in India vs South Africa's rain-threatened 1st Test? Pitch Curator drops big hint

Match Details

India tour of South Africa, 2023/24

Sun 17 December, 13:30:00 IST

South Africa, who chose to bat

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 15

SA148 (18.2 ov)

IND283/1 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 135 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 13

SA208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND219/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 11 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 10

SA128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND124/6 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

Umpires

UmpireBongani Jele (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeChris Broad (ENG)

News updates

How will Centurion track play in India vs South Africa's rain-threatened 1st Test? Pitch Curator drops big hint

'Feels really emotional, going through...': Sanju Samson ecstatic after scoring his maiden ODI hundred

‘He could play for India in the next 10 to 15 years’: Irfan Pathan backs Sai Sudharsan after his knock in 1st ODI vs South Africa

‘It was a treat…’: Washington Sundar shares heartfelt post for Sai Sudharsan after his ODI debut vs South Africa

'Nonsense...can't accept this': Furious Pollock, Gavaskar tear into South Africa's batting fiasco in 1st ODI vs India

'We were just thinking about restricting them under 400': Arshdeep Singh reveals dinner conversation with Avesh Khan before 1st ODI

IND vs SA: KL Rahul shatters MS Dhoni's stunning record with emphatic win over South Africa in 1st ODI

SA vs IND: After Arshdeep, Avesh's bowling blitzkrieg, Sudharsan, Shreyas' fifties bulldoze South Africa in 1st ODI

Arshdeep Singh breaks Munaf Patel's 12-year-old record, becomes first Indian pacer to take fifer against Proteas in South Africa

Arshdeep's maiden fifer and Avesh's four-fer help India bowl out South Africa for their lowest ODI total at home

SA
148 (18.2 ov)

IND
283/1 (20.0 ov)

SA
208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
219/6 (20.0 ov)

SA
128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND
124/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Bongani Jele (SA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Chris Broad (ENG)