India will lock horns with South Africa in the first T20I at the Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.
The recently-concluded World Cup went in similar fashion for India and South Africa. Both sides bossed the group stage, finishing first and second respectively before falling to Australia; South Africa in the semifinal and India in the final.
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In their World Cup meeting, India demolished South Africa by 243 runs in a match which saw Virat Kohli score his 49th ODI century. The two sides will meet again in an all-format series starting on December 10, as India visit the Rainbow Nation.
This is the hosts' first assignment since the World Cup, whereas India beat Australia 4-1 in a 5-match T20I series beginning just 4 days after the tournament final.
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How many T20I matches has Kingsmead Stadium hosted?
The Kingsmead Stadium has hosted a total of 18 T20Is.
How many spectators can Kingsmead Stadium hold?
The Kingsmead Stadium can hold 25,000 people.
Kingsmead Durban, Pitch Report
The Kingsmead pitch is renowned for favouring bowlers, particularly seamers who benefit from extra movement due to surface moisture.
Despite the bowler-friendly conditions, batsmen can score big runs if they spend considerable time in the middle. However, for a T20 clash a flat top can be expected.
Teams winning the toss often opt to bat first, aiming to set a substantial total on the board. The nature of the pitch suggests that a thrilling and high-scoring game can be anticipated at Kingsmead.
Kingsmead, Durban: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score in Ahmedabad | 143 |
| Matches won after batting first | 9 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 8 |
What is the highest score by a team at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
The highest score at the Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is is 226/6, scored by Australia against South Africa in 2023. Mitchell Marsh scored 92 to fire the Aussies to over 220.
What is the lowest score by a team at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest score at the Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is is 73 all out, scored by Kenya against New Zealand back in 2007.
What is the highest individual score at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
Morne van Wyk of South Africa scored 114* against West Indies in 2015 at this venue which is the highest individual score recorded here so far.
What is the best bowling figure at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
David Wiese picked five wickets for just 23 runs against West Indies in 2015 which remains the best bowling figures at this venue.
Which batter has the most runs at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
Australia's Mitchell Marsh has scored the most runs at the Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is, with 221 in 4 innings at a strike rate of 176.80.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at Kingsmead Stadium in T20Is?
David Wiese has nine wickets at this venue, at an average of 7.00 in just three matches.
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