Match Details
Date: December 14, 2023
Time: 8:30 PM IST
Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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Match Preview:
The Indian team suffered a five-wicket loss against South Africa in the 2nd T20I in a thrilling contest after the opening encounter was abandoned by rain. The fixture was an enthralling affair as both teams managed to produce some magical moments. Now as both teams travel to Johannesburg, the third T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium where fans can expect another high-intensity encounter.
Pitch Report:
The New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg has produced incredible batting tracks with an average score of 173 across 32 matches. Here, the batters capitalise on the short dimensions and the true bounce off the surface. Bowlers can go for runs apart from generating movement with the new ball. At the same time, the spinners find it difficult to perform with the overall conditions and dimensions of this ground.
Team Analysis:
South Africa:
The Aiden Markram-led South Africa had a well-rounded effort in the 2nd T20I which had its fair share of flaws. The Proteas pacers, despite getting through the Indian openers, couldn’t contain the middle order which allowed India to post a competitive total. But, Tabraiz Shamsi’s left-arm wrist spin and an in-form batting order ensured that South Africa was over the finish line.
SportsTiger Playing XI of South Africa:
Matthew Breetzke, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
India:
The Men in Blue had two lapses which cost them this match that took place at the start of both innings. Both Indian openers got out for ducks which was offsetted with explosive performances from the likes of Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh. Then in the second innings, the first three overs went for 43 runs and pushed Team India on the backfoot and allowed South Africa to finish off the game despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
SportsTiger Playing XI of India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
India has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat South Africa to level the three-game series 1-1.
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