SA wins toss, fields vs India in 1st T20I; Sanju Samson benched again

• South Africa won the toss and opted to field first against India in the 1st T20I.
• Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya returned to India's playing XI after injuries.
• Sanju Samson was once again not included in India's playing XI.
• Suryakumar Yadav, India's captain, was happy to bat first despite potential dew challenges.
• Anrich Nortje returned to South Africa's side for the first time since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

Why It Matters: Sanju Samson's continued exclusion impacts India's T20I team strategy and player careers.