NEW DELHI: India's batting line-up faces a critical test as they aim to bounce back against an in-form South African side on the challenging SuperSport Park pitch in the third T20I on Wednesday. In the second T20I, India's top order struggled, managing just 124 for six as they faltered against South Africa’s pacers, and Centurion’s pace-friendly surface could bring similar challenges.
At the top, Abhishek Sharma’s prolonged dry spell has become a concern. The team management might consider partnering Tilak Varma with Sanju Samson and introducing Ramandeep Singh in the middle order for added depth.