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India vs South Africa 3rd T20I : India is aiming to level the series against South Africa in the 3rd T20 International match scheduled to take place at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium on Thursday, December 14. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India faced a setback in the second T20I, which was shortened due to rain. They lost to Aiden Markram’s South Africa by 5 wickets through the DLS method. The series began with the first match in Durban being abandoned without a toss due to rain.
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India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Match Result
In the 2nd T20I, India, boosted by strong performances from skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh, posted a total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs. However, rain interrupted the game, leading to a revised 15-over chase for South Africa with a target of 153. The Proteas successfully chased down the total, taking a 1-0 lead. Both teams are now looking forward to an uninterrupted contest in Johannesburg before moving on to the three-match ODI series.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I : Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium pitch is known for favoring batsmen, providing good bounce for aggressive shot-making. Bowlers often rely on weather conditions to assist their strategies. Batsmen can take advantage of the bounce to score big, while pacers benefit from swing and seam movement due to the less rolled and sun-baked wicket. The ground has a history of high-scoring T20 matches, with teams batting first averaging an impressive 171 runs in 26 matches. The team batting first has secured victories in nearly half of these encounters.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I : New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg weather Condition
The weather forecast for Johannesburg on Thursday indicates a rain-free day, with a breezy morning and intervals of sunshine amidst clouds. The temperature is expected to start at 26°C, gradually dropping to 20°C by the end of the match. These conditions suggest an exciting game, with the potential for batsmen to excel and bowlers to capitalize on early swing and seam movement.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match Schedule
The 3rd T20 International match between India and South Africa is scheduled to be held at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday, December 14, starting at 8:30 pm IST/3 pm GMT.
Where to watch India vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match ?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network in multiple languages. Indian viewers can stream the match through the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, and Doordarshan will also broadcast it on its terrestrial network.
India vs South Africa Head To Head Record in T20s
In terms of head-to-head records in T20 Internationals, India and South Africa have played 26 matches against each other. India has won 13, the Proteas have secured 11 victories, and two matches ended without a result.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Team News and Playing 11
Indian Cricket Team
It is being speculated that Ruturaj Gaikwad may be in place of Shubhman Gill, who did not play the last match due to illness, and Kuldeep Yadav may be given a chance in place of Ravi Bishnoi, but it is not seen happening. According to cricflick, the team will remain unchanged, stay tuned for more updates.
India Playing 11 : Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav/ Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa Cricket Team
Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee being rested to focus on the upcoming Test series. This unexpected twist opens the door for exciting debuts for Nandre Burger and Ottniel Baartman.
Burger, a strapping fast bowler, has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, consistently troubling batters with his pace and accuracy. He can be a like-for-like replacement for Jansen, offering South Africa a similar kind of firepower.
Baartman, on the other hand, is a versatile all-rounder, capable of contributing with both bat and ball. His ability to chip in with valuable runs in the lower middle order, coupled with his deceptive left-arm spin bowling, makes him a compelling option for the Proteas.
South Africa Playing 11 : Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
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