NEW DELHI: India will face South Africa in the crucial 3rd T20I on Wednesday (November 13) at SuperSports Park in Centurion. The series stands level at 1-1 after South Africa secured a three-wicket victory in the second T20I. India had won the series opener by a huge margin of 61 runs.
India’s batting lineup faces a crucial test on Centurion's pace-friendly pitch in the third T20I against South Africa.
With top-order strugglling in the second T20I and inconsistent performances from key players, adjustments may be made. Arshdeep Singh’s recent form is concerning, while spinners Chakravarthy and Bishnoi remain India’s key assets on this challenging surface.
Here's a look at the weather and rain forecast, and pitch report:
WEATHER REPORT:
The weather forecast for the third T20I shows minimal rain probability at 20 percent, with expectations of dry conditions during the match.
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The temperature is predicted to remain around 20 degrees, ensuring pleasant playing conditions.
PITCH REPORT:
The Centurion pitch traditionally offers pace and bounce, favouring fast bowlers significantly. Spinners also benefit from the extra bounce to challenge batsmen.
STAT ATTACK:
14 matches have been played at this venue and the teams batting second have won seven of those.
India have played only one T20I at this venue in 2018 where they lost by six wickets to the Proteas.
SQUADS:
INDIA: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya. Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh. Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak. Avesh Khan. Yash Dayal.
SOUTH AFRICA: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen. Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger. Keshav Maharaj. David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton. Andile Simelane. Lutho Sipamla, and Tristan Stubbs.
