Bhubaneswar, Dec. 9 -- India and South Africa will play the opening T20 International of the series at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack this evening, with the match scheduled for 7 pm, marking the second time in a year that international cricket returns to the venue.

Coming off a Test defeat and an ODI series win in the ongoing tour, India is looking to re-establish control in the shorter format, with team management indicating a steady approach rather than sweeping changes.

Speaking to the press on Monday, Captain Suryakumar Yadav signalled that no major restructuring was planned for the T20 side despite the setback in Tests. He suggested that India's core plan remains intact, with adjustments focused on execution rather than personnel.

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