The India vs South Africa T201 scheduled in Cuttack after a tough stretch in the short format. South Africa is likely to count on the comeback of their experienced players to bring them the much-needed stability and excitement, while India seems to be much more put together with a strong core team and a few explosive batting choices. Seeing the two sides as only short-term preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the first match is set to deliver a full action and establish the pace for the rest of the five match series.