Bongani Jele (South Africa), Stephen Harris (South Africa), Allahudien Paleker (South Africa, TV)
Referee
Chris Broad (England)
Toss
Toss yet to take Place
Player of the Match
Player of the Series
Lucky Winner
Analysis
Weather Update
Durban,South Africa
Updated: 28 Apr 17:07
16.8°CClouds
overcast clouds
99%
Clouds
0%
Rain %
37%
Humidity
2.7 kmph
Wind
Commentary
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The umpires had a long chat with the groundsmen and decides enough is enough. The match has been abandoned. The players shake hands and India's long wait to play a T20 match in Durban continues. We have to move on to the second T20 that will take place in Gqeberha on Tuesday and all eyes will be on the weather forecast as it doesn't look promising either. Fingers crossed, but for now, it's time to end the coverage here. Until next time, this is Pragadeesh and Pradeep saying goodbye and goodnight. Ciao
5:48 pm local time (9:18 pm IST) - The frustration continues as the rain gets intense. The umpires are in the middle with their umbrellas on. The wind has picked up too and the groundsmen have put a few tyres on the covers
5:04 pm local time (8:34 pm IST): Things haven't changed at all at Kingsmead, it continues to rain and the wait continues. Hopefully we get some sort of a play at some point today, stay tuned for more.
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Update - 4:10 PM local, 7:40 PM IST - The conditions doesn't change much as it continues to drizzle at Kingsmead. Remember, we will start losing overs from 16:40 Local time (8:10 pm IST)
The rain is steady and it's unlikely that we will witness any action in the next 30 minutes or so. We will keep you posted on the Durban weather but till then, you can catch the LIVE coverage of the Women's game between India and England here
Live visuals from the Indian dressing room - Rahul Dravid sits beside Ravindra Jadeja and he is having a chat with him
The fans are already making their way to Kingsmead. They are hungry for Cricket and doesn't want the weekend to end without thrills and spills. But it's still raining and the toss has been delayed. We will start losing overs from 16:40 local time
There is so much excitement for this series but this is not the start we are after
3:15 pm local time (6:45 pm IST): We have some bad news coming from the middle, the pitch is under the covers at the moment as there is a little bit of rain around. Let's hope the rain clears up soon and we get the toss happening on time! Stay tuned for more.
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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the first T20I between South Africa and India here in Kingsmead, Durban! Right then. The most awaited series of the year is finally here, India are coming into this game with a series win against Australia. South Africa are fresh from the World Cup, they are playing at their own backyard and the teams touring them certainly won't feel it easy.
India have shown they are a top side in the shorter format of the game, South Africa are no less than that as well, this is going to be one cracker of a series that is kicking off at Kingsmead. This is me, Pradeep and I'll shortly be joined by my dear friend and co-commentator Pragadeesh as we take you through everything that transpires till the end of the game! Stay tuned for toss and playing XI updates!
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