South Africa will host India in the first T20I match at Kingsmead in Durban. The city is set for an exciting match as both teams look to start the series on a high note.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The pitch at Kingsmead in Durban is expected to favor seamers, thanks to surface moisture that will likely provide early movement. Here’s what to expect:
- Batting: Batters who can settle in and spend considerable time in the middle will have the opportunity to score big, but they may face challenges early on due to the pace-friendly conditions.
- Bowling: Seamers are expected to be the most effective here, especially in the initial stages when moisture aids movement. Spin may have a lesser role but could still be impactful later in the innings as the pitch wears down.
- Average First-Innings Score: The average first-innings score is 153 runs.
- Weather: Durban is forecasted to be partly cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 24°C, which could support swing throughout the day.
South Africa T20I Records in Durban
South Africa has played 11 T20I matches at this venue, winning five and losing six.
India T20I Records in Durban
India has played three games at this venue and has won all of them.
Kingsmead Ground Info
Seating Capacity: 25000
Number of matches hosted: 46 Test, 51 ODI, 18 T20I
Kingsmead T20I Stats and Records
Total Matches Played: 18
Home Team (SA) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 6
Neutral Side Won: 6
Drawn/ No Result: 1
Average 1st Innings Score: 136
Average 2nd Innings Score: 124
Matches Won Batting 1st: 9
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8
Highest Team Total: 226/6 By Australia vs South Africa
Lowest Team Total: 73/10 By Kenya vs New Zealand
Highest Run-chase: 191/5 by Australia vs South Africa
Highest Individual Score: M N van Wyk (SA) – 114* runs vs West Indies
Best Bowling Figures: David Wiese (NAM) – 5/23 vs South Africa
Most Runs: Mitchell Marsh (AUS)- 221 runs in 4 matches
Most Wickets: David Wiese (NAM) – 9 wickets in 3 matches
Most Sixes at this venue: Yuvraj Singh (IND)- 12 sixes in 4 matches
Stats of SA Players at Kingsmead Stadium
- Reeza Hendricks- 143 runs in 4 matches
- Aiden Markram: 97 runs & 1 wicket in 3 matches
- David Miller- 76 runs in 5 matches
- Tristan Stubbs: 52 runs in 3 matches
- Marco Jansen: 20 runs & 1 wicket in 1 match
- Keshav Maharaj: 9 runs in 1 match
- Donovan Ferreira: 48 runs in 1 match
- Gerald Coetzee: 3 wickets in 3 matches
Stats of IND Players at the Kingsmead Stadium
Note: The current Indian squad has not played any games at this venue.
Active Batters with most runs at Kingsmead Stadium in T20I
- Mitchell Marsh (AUS)- 221 runs in 4 matches
- Reeza Hendricks (SA)- 143 runs in 4 matches
- Travis Head (AUS)- 115 runs in 3 matches
- Aiden Markram (SA)- 97 runs in 3 matches
- Matthew Short (AUS)- 86 runs in 3 matches
Active bowlers with most wickets at Kingsmead Stadium in T20I
- Sean Abbott (AUS)- 8 wickets in 3 matches
- Marcus Stoinis (AUS)- 5 wickets in 3 matches
- Tanveer Sangha (AUS)- 5 wickets in 2 matches
- Lizaad Williams (SA)- 4 wickets in 3 matches
- Imran Tahir (SA)- 3 wickets in 1 match
