South Africa vs India Second T20I Tips - Visitors primed for a big show
09 Nov 2024
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South Africa vs India Third T20I Tips - Visitors primed to hit big
- South Africa vs India Third T20I match predictions to be played in Centurion on Wednesday, November 13
- India hit the most match 6s in their last 6 T20Is
- South Africa conceded the most match 6s in 6 of their last 7 T20Is
Can India surge ahead in the series with a positive batting display? (Getty Images)
South Africa vs India Third T20I
South Africa and India dished out two contrastingly exciting matches in spin conditions to be 1-1 in the four-match T20I series. The teams now move on the pacy altitudes, and fast bowlers are expected to come into the game more, as will the batters. Does this change the equation in favor of the home team? The third match will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.
- South Africa vs India Third T20I
- Head to Head
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Team News
- India Form
- India Team News
- South Africa vs India Third T20I FAQs
India’s batting won them the first match, while South Africa’s nerveless late hitting won them the second. With this pitch likely to be true value for hitters, this can be an interesting game in the offing. I am once again putting my money on the Indian batters to come up with the big hits.
- India hit the most 6s of the match in their last 6 matches (T20Is)
- India hit the most match 6s in 4 of their last 5 matches against South Africa (T20Is)
- South Africa conceded the most match 6s in 6 of their last 7 matches (T20Is)
- Varun Chakravarthy has taken the most match wickets (joint or single) for India in 4 of his last 5 matches (T20Is)
Head to Head
India and South Africa played 29 T20Is against each other, with 16 wins for India and 12 wins for South Africa. One match ended without a result.
The first match of the series in Durban was won by India by 61 runs. The Proteas bounced back to win the second match in Gqeberha by three wickets.
South Africa Form
South Africa had six defeats from their last seven matches coming into the second match, and at 86 for 7 in their 125-run chase, it looked like curtains for their hopes. Yet Tristan Stubbs had other ideas, and they ended up victors.
The hosts will be worried about how they have fared against the wrist spinners in this series. They faced 16 overs from Bishnoi and Chakravarthy, scoring 91 and losing 12 wickets.
The onus will once again be on Stubbs (58 runs in the series) to lead their batting. Gerald Coetzee has been their best bowler so far with four wickets, and the conditions could suit his style here.
South Africa Team News
Aiden Markram had a finger injury in the second match but should be fit to play. Lutho Sipamla comes into the squad and could play in place of Andile Simelane.
India Form
India’s experimental squad under Suryakumar Yadav has blown hot and cold in the series. While the first match win was largely due to Sanju Samson’s batting heroics, Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling excellence couldn’t win them the second game.
They are struggling to close out games on a high, as was evident in both the matches. With no hitters down the order, the challenge is to find someone like Ramandeep Singh slot into the playing XI.
Samson is still their best batter in the series (107 runs), while Chakravarthy (eight wickets, ER 5.25) is towering above everyone else with the ball.
India Team News
India could try Vijaykumar Vyshak or Yash Dayal in place of Avesh Khan. There could be a call-up for Ramandeep Singh instead if the visitors feel the urge to lengthen their middle order.
South Africa vs India Third T20I FAQs
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What time does South Africa vs India Third T20I start?
This South Africa vs India Third T20I match is being played at the Super Sports Park in Centurion starting at 7:30 pm IST on Wednesday, November 13.
Verdict
South Africa eked out a close win in the second match, but it is still India’s match to lose. They seem to have the right mix of players for this format and should enjoy the batting conditions on offer here. I am backing them to once again lead the way with big hits. Keep an eye on Varun and the market odds for him ending as India’s best bowler.
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