Match Preview: South Africa vs India, 3rd T20I
The T20I series between South Africa and India has been a thrilling contest so far, with both teams securing a win each. As the series moves to the high-altitude venue of SuperSport Park, Centurion, the stage is set for an exciting third match.
Head-to-Head
In T20I encounters, India holds a slight edge over South Africa with 16 wins compared to South Africa’s 12 victories1. The teams have faced each other 29 times in this format, with one match yielding no result.
Probable Playing XI
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram ©, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav ©, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Avesh Khan
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at SuperSport Park is known for offering good bounce and pace, which could be beneficial for the fast bowlers. However, batters can also enjoy the ball coming onto the bat, making it a potentially high-scoring venue. The weather is expected to be clear, providing ideal conditions for cricket.
Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen, Axar Patel Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Gerald Coetzee, Ravi Bishnoi
Player Matchups
- David Miller vs Varun Chakravarthy: Miller has struggled against Varun, being dismissed twice in 13 balls while scoring only 14 runs
- Abhishek Sharma’s Approach: Abhishek’s aggressive style has led to inconsistent performances, and he’ll be looking to make a significant contribution at the top. Team management has given enough chances for the batter but wrong shot selection and poor timing is troubling Abhishek but lets see how the batters approach will be in todays match.
- India’s middle order need to be consistent and score in faster pace.
Powerplay Prediction
With the pitch offering bounce, both teams might look to capitalize on the fielding restrictions. A score of 58-62 in the powerplay could be on the cards for either side.
Win Prediction
The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, considering the historical advantage at this venue. India’s spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi could play a crucial role in the middle overs.
Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen both failed to fire in the first two games it will be a hitting feast if both regains their touch.
Total Score Prediction
Given the batting-friendly conditions, a total of around 175-185 could be a par score at Centurion.
This match promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eager to take the lead in the series. Fans can expect a high-octane game with plenty of runs and some quality bowling on display. Enjoy the game!