SA vs IND 2024: Three Indian batters who could come up trumps in T20I series vs South Africa

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The highly-anticipated four-match T20I series between South Africa and India is just a few days away from going all guns blazing. The T20I opener is set to kick off on November 8 at Kingsmead in Durban.

With the games scheduled across some of South Africa's most challenging venues, Indian batters will play a crucial role in navigating the pace and bounce of the local pitches. Also Read: IND vs SA: Schedule, Squads, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the troops from the front and it remains to be seen how the visitors will go about their work in the intriguing series. Let's now take a glimpse at the three Indian batters who will look to negate the Proteas bowling attack and give the hosts a run for their money.

1. Suryakumar Yadav: India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is known for his 360-degree style and audacious stroke play, is expected to anchor the innings in the four-match T20I series. The cricket fraternity will expect to see him play his trademark attacking shots. In 74 T20Is, he scored 2544 runs at an average of 42.4, including 4 centuries and 21 fifties.

2. Sanju Samson: The Kerala-born cricketer, Sanju Samson recently lit up the cricket world with a sensational century against Bangladesh as an opener. It was the commanding performance that gave him a tremendous confidence boost. He will be looking to bring that aggressive form into this series. Having played 33 T20Is so far, he scored 594 runs, laced with 1 century and 2 fifties.

3. Rinku Singh: Rinku Singh, who has shown a knack for accelerating the scoring rate in T20 cricket, could be a surprising package for India in the upcoming T20I series. In 26 games, he has amassed 479 runs, including three fifties, at a staggering strike rate of 175.4. His finishing prowess could be crucial for the team in the middle and death overs and will be pretty much vying to make his presence count in the fast-paced South African tracks.