Rainy Start Delays India vs South Africa 1st T20I at Kingsmead: Live Updates

The excitement for the India vs South Africa 1st T20I has hit a delay as rain showers greeted the teams at Kingsmead. Originally set to kick off at 7:30 pm IST, the match start time has been postponed due to the drizzle. The pitch is under covers, and the toss, which usually precedes the game, has also been pushed back.

As of 8:10 pm IST, overs have started to be deducted from the match due to the rain delay. Despite the setback, Team India, fueled by their recent 4-1 win over Australia, is geared up to begin their South Africa tour. The first T20I promises an exciting clash between Suryakumar Yadav’s Team India and Aiden Markram’s Proteas.

Notably, India faces this T20 series without key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah. Stay tuned for further updates on the match schedule and live scores.”