India's Probable XI vs SA: Jitesh Over Samson, Hardik Returns, One Pacer

• Shubman Gill returns from injury to open with Abhishek Sharma in India's probable XI for the 1st T20I vs South Africa.
• Jitesh Sharma is likely to be preferred over Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper-batter.
• Hardik Pandya's return allows India to play two spinners, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav.
• The 1st T20I will be held in Cuttack, where India has lost its previous two T20Is against South Africa.

Why It Matters: It outlines India's strategic team composition for the upcoming T20I series opener.