South Africa vs India at Kingsmead in Durban is the first T20 international match of the three-match T20 series and the first match of the eight-match series across three formats. This will be the eighth time these teams have met in a T20 international in South Africa and India have won the previous five meetings, the last of which was five years ago.
Follow our guide below to find out where watch South Africa vs India live stream from anywhere.
The last Test series between these two countries took place two years ago, also in South Africa and was won by the hosts 2-1. India have not won a Test series in South Africa in eight attempts, with the 2010/11 series being their best result.
For South Africa, this series of eight matches across three formats is their first international cricket since their World Cup semi-final exit. India have played one more series since the defeat in the World Cup final, winning the T20 series with Australia 4-1.
India went with a young, relatively inexperienced touring squad for the white-ball match with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasper Bumrah only called up for Tests.
The Test series forms part of the 2023-25 World Test Championship, where all participants play six Test series, three at home and three away. India, ranked third, have already faced West Indies (1-0 win), but South Africa are yet to play. Here’s how to watch every match on India’s tour of South Africa, wherever you are.
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Watch India’s tour of South Africa for FREE
Good news for cricket fans in India: every match of the South Africa vs India series across three formats will be broadcast live and for free. FREE in hot star mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Are you traveling outside India? No problem – use our favorites Cricket VPN to unblock your regular streams from abroad. We’ll show you how to do it below.
South Africa vs India live streaming worldwide
It’s natural that you want to watch a South Africa vs India live stream from your home country, but what if you’re traveling abroad while the cricket is on?
Look no further than a VPN or virtual private network. A VPN makes it seem like you’re browsing the web from your home country, not the country you’re in. This means you can access the streaming services you’ve paid for, from anywhere in the world. Or at least wherever there is an Internet connection.
They are completely legal, cheap and easy to use. We’ve tested many of the best VPN services and our current favorite is ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works on multiple devices, and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is very simple.
1. Download and install VPN – as we said, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN application, click “Select location” and select a suitable location.
3. Access the broadcaster’s feed – open your home broadcaster’s website or app and watch as if you were at home – hot star for Indians abroad, or Desi Sling Deal for those in the United States.
How to watch South Africa vs India worldwide
How to watch South Africa vs India live stream in the US
In the United States, cricket fans can watch India’s entire tour of South Africa on cable channel Willow TV.
Don’t have cable? No problem: Willow TV can also be accessed via OTT provider Sling TV, which is a great place to watch cricket. There’s the option to pay just for Willow (starting at $5 per month) or add it to your existing Sling plan.
Best of all, Sling’s Desi Deal lets you stream all the cricket from Willow TV without having to sign up to any of the main Sling plans. So that means you can follow all of India’s tour of South Africa, BBL and most of the other cricket that is going on right now.
How to watch South Africa vs India live stream in UK
Cricket fans in England can watch India’s tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports. So, if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn’t include sport, you’ll have to pay £15/month to add this channel.
Whichever package you choose, you’ll also have access to 4K and HDR coverage, provided you also have an HDR-capable Sky Q box and an HLG-capable TV.
Sky Glass is another option. This gives you Sky TV on a 4K TV with a built-in Dolby Atmos soundbar, and without the need for a satellite dish. Prices start from £14/month for TV, plus a Sky subscription on top.
If you don’t want to spend the money on a full Sky subscription, you could also consider a sports membership on streaming service Now. This gives you 24 hour access for £11.98 or a month’s access for £34.99. And there’s currently a special offer where if you commit for a year, you pay the equivalent of £26 per month.
Everything looks good, right? But if you’re not in the UK, you can still watch the South Africa vs India live stream using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN.
How to watch South Africa vs India live stream in India
South Africa vs India series 2023/24: all schedule
South Africa vs India Series 2023/24: Schedule
- December 10: First T20 (Durban)
- December 12: 2nd T20 (Gqeberha)
- December 14: 3rd T20 (Johannesburg)
- December 17: 1st ODI (Johannesburg)
- December 19: 2nd ODI (Gqeberha)
- December 21: 3rd ODI (Paarl)
- December 26-30: First test (Officer)
- January 3-7: 2nd Test (Cape Town)
South Africa vs India 2023/24 Series Teams
India and South Africa tour: T20I, ODI and Test series squads
South Africa T20 Team: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs and Lizaad Williams .
Indian T20 Team: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Mukesh Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma , Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa ODI Team: Aiden Markram (captain), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams .
Indian ODI Team: KL Rahul (captain), Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Rajat Patidar, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma, Kuldeep Yadav .
South Africa Test Team: Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne
Indian Test Team: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur.
