IND vs SA – The ongoing T20 series between India and South Africa stands at 1-0 in favor of South Africa. India needs a win in the third match to level the series; otherwise, it will be a 2-0 loss.
Rain affected both previous matches. The first was abandoned, while in the second, India scored 180 runs in 19.3 overs. Rain reduced South Africa’s target to 152 runs in 15 overs by the Duckworth-Lewis method. South Africa chased this down, losing 5 wickets.
The third T20 in Johannesburg promises clear weather, setting the stage for a full 20-over game. The expected conditions include 26°C temperature, 56% humidity, and a 26 kmph land wind speed. The pitch at this venue strongly favors batsmen.
The two teams have encountered each other 26 times in international cricket, with India winning 13 matches, South Africa winning 11, and two matches ending in draws.
Rinku Singh will be closely observed in the upcoming third match. However, if Shubman Gill’s performance declines, it might pose a challenge for the batting order.
Thus, the assessment of Rinku’s selection’s effectiveness will be determined on match day. Even if Rinku Singh is included in the team, the decision to appoint him as captain remains his prerogative.
Dream XI: Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riza Hendricks, Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen (vice-captain), Mukesh Kumar, Keshav Maharaj, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh.
