Get ready for an epic showdown as India faces off against South Africa in the much-awaited cricket series starting on Sunday, December 10, with the first T20I at Kingsmead, Durban. Leading the teams are Aiden Markram for South Africa and Suryakumar Yadav for India.

South Africa enters the arena for the first time since a heartbreak in the semi-finals against Australia. On the flip side, India rides high on a 4-1 T20I series victory against Australia at home. The Proteas, however, aim to bounce back after being swept 0-3 by the 'Men in Yellow' in their last T20I series on home soil. Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup next year, both teams eye this series to spot potential players for the big event.

Head to Head - India boasts a better head-to-head record with 13 victories in their 24 T20I encounters with South Africa, who have won 10 matches. One match had no result.

Pitch Report - The Kingsmead pitch in Durban is known for its balance between helping batsmen and bowlers, making it a hotspot for T20I cricket in South Africa. The average first innings score is 143, and both South Africa and India's strong batting lineups are likely to surpass this mark, regardless of who bats first.

Weather Report - However, the cricketing spectacle could face interruptions due to weather. According to AccuWeather, there's a 60 percent chance of rain on December 10 in Durban. While a thunderstorm is predicted to clear before the match begins, showers might return towards the end.

Despite the advantage of playing at home, South Africa needs to up their game to beat India, arriving with confidence from a fantastic series win on their home turf. As these cricketing powerhouses clash, fans can expect a thrilling T20I series filled with excitement and nail-biting moments.

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