Overview
- The five-match T20I series runs from December 9–19 across Cuttack, Mullanpur, Dharamsala, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
- The opener is set for Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9, with both teams scheduled to train there on Monday.
- India are led by Suryakumar Yadav with fit-again vice-captain Shubman Gill, while Aiden Markram captains South Africa.
- Hardik Pandya features in India’s squad after proving fitness in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- Star Sports will televise the series and Jio Hotstar will stream it, as the Odisha Cricket Association confirms full venue readiness, tight security and a Hotel Mayfair welcome.