Overview

• The first T20I is set for September 10 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff at 11:00 pm IST, with the toss at 10:30 pm IST.
• In India the match will air on Sony Sports Network with streaming on SonyLIV and FanCode, while Sky Sports carries it in the UK, SuperSport in South Africa and Willow in the US.
• England’s squad features captain Harry Brook alongside Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, with Sam Curran drafted in for the T20Is as Ben Duckett is rested.
• Aiden Markram leads South Africa with Kagiso Rabada included and recalls for David Miller, Keshav Maharaj and Donovan Ferreira.
• Previews highlight early swing for fast bowlers and a chasing advantage from dew, with CricTracker posting predicted XIs and a prediction favoring the team bowling first.