India Vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I: Young Indian Guns Up Against Stiff Proteas Challenge

Hello and Welcome to the live coverage of the 1st T20I between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday, December 9. After registering a humiliating 2-0 whitewash in Tests, India made a blistering comeback in the ODIs powered by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's much-anticipated performances. The Indian team's focus is now shifted to the five-match T20I starting at Cuttack as it serves as an importance preparation event for the upcoming T20 World Cup just 2 months away. India is coming off an inspiring 2-1 win against Australia at their home and the young Indian T20 team which is full of explosive batter will look to carry on the winning streak against South Africa as well. The Proteas, on the other hand are also a ferocious T20 unit and would like to dominate the series just as the Tests to gain confidence before the marquee T20 World Cup which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. Check out the live score and real-time updates of the match here.