Gavaskar Trophy, a young Indian side will be engaged in a four-match T20I series against South Africa in the Rainbow Nation from Friday, November 8. The iconic Kingsmead in Durban will host the series opener as the two teams meet for the first time since the T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados.

Aiden Markram recently opened up on reports that the India vs South Africa T20 series is an audition for the IPL auction which is fast approaching.

Follow live coverage of South Africa vs India from the India in South Africa 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Players from both sides will have an added incentive to be at their best during the four-match contest as it comes right ahead of the IPL mega auction

South Africa's captain Aiden Markram emphasised that the upcoming T20I series against India won't be viewed as a rematch of the 2024 T20 World Cup final, with no revenge plans in mind as both teams prepare for the November 8 opener.

After a crushing home Test series loss to New Zealand, the Indian cricket team is now gearing up to face South Africa. Under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, 'Men in Blue' announced a solid squad for the tour.