Cricket South Africa (CSA) anticipates a substantial financial windfall from the upcoming tour of India, commencing on December 10.
The 30-day cricket extravaganza against India is projected to inject approximately USD 68.7 million into CSA's coffers. Breaking it down, this translates to about USD 8.6 million per match or USD 2.29 million per day.
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This financial influx comes at a critical juncture for CSA, which has faced financial challenges over the past three years.
The losses incurred, totalling USD 28.5 million, have strained the board's finances. The revenue generated from the India tour is expected to more than double these losses, potentially wiping out the accumulated deficits of USD 6.3 million, USD 10.5 million, and USD 11.7 million over the last three financial years.
The tour holds immense significance for CSA's financial stability, as the board has faced financial hardships and operates on a hand-to-mouth basis. Without the revenue generated from tours by India, professional cricket in South Africa could face a precarious financial situation.
India vs South Africa: Predicted line-up
Predicted XI for India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar.
Predicted XI for South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaassen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
India vs South Africa: Head-to-head in T20Is
These two sides have played each other 24 times in T20Is, with India coming out on top on 13 occasions.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Tie/NR |
| India | 13 | 10 | 0/1 |
| South Africa | 10 | 13 | 0/1 |
Where is the 1st T20I between India and South Africa being held?
The first match of the T20I series between India and South Africa will be held at The Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
What time does the India vs South Africa 1st T20I start?
The first T20I between India and South Africa will start at 07:30 pm IST.
How to watch India vs South Africa 1st T20I from India?
The fans can stream the 1st T20I between India and South Africa online on the Disney+ Hotstar. The match will be streamed on the app the app as well as website. The 1st T20I match will be telecasted in various languages - English, Hindi, and Vernacular.
| Tournament | Date | Online stream | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs SA 1st T20I | December 10, 2023 | Disney+ Hotstar | Star Sports Network |
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What are the squads for the India vs South Africa T20I Series?
India's squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (Captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Lizaad Williams.
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