India’s bowling attack was pretty much flawless in the third T20I against South Africa, particularly the pacers. This is despite the fact that their talisman Jasprit Bumrah had sat that game out. With a series victory on offer if they win the fourth match in Lucknow, India would now be hoping that it would be more of the same from them if Bumrah doesn’t return for the match.
Shivam Dube told reporters before the game that Bumrah is available but he didn’t sound too sure if the 32-year-old will play or not. In his absence, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana wiped out the South African top three inside just the first three overs. The chilly air in Dharamshala and a fair wicket had more than enough in it for the seamers, wholeheartedly exploited by the hosts that won a crucial toss and sent the visitors to bat first.
IND vs SA 4th T20I Predicted XIs
India predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Key player to watch out for: The focus will be on India captain Suryakumar Yadav who hasn’t been in the best of form for a while but has been almost indispensable due to his leadership skills with India winning over 80% matches under him. With the T20 World Cup coming up early next year, the Men in Blue will be desperate for their captain to find form with the willow.
South Africa predicted XI: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
Key player to watch out for: With a pitch that looks set to assist batters in the early going, South Africa will be looking to their explosive opening batter Quinton de Kock to replicate his 46-ball 90 that he scored in the 2nd T20I in Mullanpur so that they can level the series.
IND vs SA T20I Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
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South Africa: Kinton of Kock (c), Aiden Markam (c), Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, George, George. Maphaca.
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