India vs South Africa T20s: Schedule, Squads, H2H for World Cup Prep

• India and South Africa will play a five-match T20I series starting Tuesday in Cuttack.
• The series serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup and an opportunity for players ahead of the 2026 IPL auction.
• The T20I series schedule includes matches in Cuttack, Mullanpur, Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad.
• India holds an 18-12 T20I head-to-head record against South Africa, though South Africa leads 6-5 in India.
• Suryakumar Yadav captains India, and Aiden Markram leads South Africa; Shubman Gill returns for India.

Why It Matters: This series is crucial for T20 World Cup prep and IPL contracts.