Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for an exhilarating clash as South Africa and India face off in the much-anticipated T20 series, with the first match scheduled at St George’s Park, Gqeberha.
The series, spanning from Dec. 10 to Jan. 7, promises a riveting display of talent across three formats: T20s, ODIs, and Tests.
After a rain-induced disappointment in the first match, cricket aficionados can catch the action live on various platforms.
For Indian fans, Hotstar offers a free mobile app streaming option, while viewers in the U.S. can tune in to Willow TV via Sling. UK-based enthusiasts can follow the matches on Sky Sports, and South African viewers can catch the action on DStv.
The last test series between these cricket powerhouses occurred two years ago in South Africa, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
Interestingly, India has yet to secure a test series win in South Africa in eight attempts, with the 2010/11 drawn series being their best result.
For South Africa, this series marks their return to international cricket after their world cup elimination at the semi-final stage. In contrast, India comes into the series on the back of a successful T20 series win against Australia.
Noteworthy is India’s team composition, featuring a young and relatively inexperienced squad for the white-ball matches. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasper Bumrah are notably reserved for the test matches.
The test series holds added significance as part of the World Test Championship 2023-2025, where each participant engages in six test series—three at home and three away.
India, currently in the third position, has already secured a 1-0 victory against West Indies away.
Cricket fans in India are in for a treat, as every match of the series will be streamed live and for free on the Hotstar mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Those traveling outside India can leverage a cricket VPN to access their preferred streaming service.
The series boasts a global viewership, and for those abroad, a VPN becomes a valuable tool to catch the action from their home country. ExpressVPN stands out as a reliable choice, providing a fast and secure connection.
As the series unfolds, fans in the U.S. can enjoy the matches on Willow TV, available through Sling TV, while UK viewers can follow the action on Sky Sports.
In India, the Hotstar app and Star Sports channels are the go-to platforms, with matches also accessible via a Disney Star subscription.
The fixture list for the South Africa vs India series includes T20s in Gqeberha and Johannesburg, ODIs in Johannesburg, Gqeberha, and Paarl, and Tests in Centurion and Cape Town.
The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation, and with such a lineup of matches, this series is shaping up to be an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.
