The three-match T20 series between India and South Africa will kickstart today. The first T20 will be played at Tiruvananthapuram. It will be a crucial series for both sides as the coveted world cup is just three weeks away. Rohit Sharma has won the toss and is undoubtedly chosen to bowl first. It has become a customary thing for the captains who win the toss to chase the total.
India made four changes to the side that played the third T20I against Australia. Rishabh Pant comes in place of Hardik Pandya. Jasprit Bumrah had a niggle this morning. So Deepak Chahar replaces him. Ashwin replaces Chahal to have some game time. Arshdeep Singh who missed the Australian series is back in the side.
Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.
