Ambati Rayudu's recent exploits have helped him strengthen his spot in the national side in the limited-overs format.

All eyes will be on AB de Villiers, who has earned a massive fan following in India with his explosive batting in IPL.

South Africa have won just two out of eight T20I encounters with India so far.

Amit Mishra, Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin - will the Indian think-tank field all three spinners on Friday?

Rohit Sharma has been inconsistent in Tests but with coloured kits on, he remains one of the most valuable assets to the national side.

Can Harbhajan Singh re-invigorate his form and career against a tough opposition like South Africa?

Virat Kohli will hope to strike form early in the long series against South Africa.

After India's historic Test series victory in Sri Lanka under Virat Kohli, the T20Is against SA will see the return of MS Dhoni to the fold.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in conversation during a practice session.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni gives autographs to fans during a training session on the eve of the first T20I against South Africa.

For South Africa, Hashim Amla remains one of the most important players in sub-continent conditions.

South Africa began their practice session in the picturesque Dharamsala on Thursday.