In the first T20I match against South Africa, Team India emerged victorious by 101 runs at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

In an attempt to chase a target of 176 runs, the Proteas were bowled out for just 74 runs in 12.3 overs. Dewald Brevis was the highest run-scorer for the visitors as he scored 22 runs in 14 balls. His knock included three boundaries and a maximum. Skipper Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs registered scores of 14 runs each. Marco Jansen also scored 12 runs off 12 balls, including two maximums.