IND vs SA Head To Head Ahead Of The 4th T20I
IND vs SA: Markram and Suryakumar Yadav (Source:Shreyash0417,x.com)
The fourth and final T20I between India and South Africa will be played at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday (November 15). With India leading the series 2-1, Suryakumar Yadav's side has the momentum but knows the Proteas are capable of a fierce fightback. India set the tone early in the series with a massive 61-run victory.
The Proteas responded strongly, levelling the series in the second game, but India bounced back in the third T20I, reclaiming the lead.
India's batting display in the third T20I was nothing short of extraordinary. Tilak Varma's stunning maiden T20I century, where he remained unbeaten on 107, combined with Abhishek Sharma’s rapid half-century, propelled India to a formidable 219.
South Africa, despite losing wickets regularly, found hope in Marco Jansen’s blistering 16-ball fifty, which nearly turned the game around. But India's bowlers held their nerve, restricting South Africa to 208/7.
IND vs SA Head-To-Head In T20s
Stats | India | South Africa |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
Matches Won | 17 | 12 |
Matches Lost | 12 | 17 |
No Result | 1 | 1 |
Win % |
India and South Africa have faced off in a total of 29 T20 international matches. Historically, India have an upper hand in these encounters, securing victory in 17 matches. In contrast, South Africa has managed to clinch 12 wins against India. The win percentage of India is , that clearly highlight their dominance against South Africa.
IND vs SA Head-To-Head In South Africa
Stats | India | South Africa |
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Matches Played | 12 | 12 |
Matches Won | 8 | 4 |
Matches Lost | 4 | 8 |
No Result | 0 | 0 |
India and South Africa have clashed on South African soil a total of 12 times. Despite the inherent advantage of playing at home, South Africa has secured victory in just five of those encounters. On the other side, India has proven to be quite formidable in these matchups, winning a remarkable eight times on South African turf.
IND vs SA Head-To-Head At Wanderers Stadium
The final T20I of the series will take place at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Historically, India has excelled here in their previous encounters. Out of the four matches played on this ground, India has triumphed in three. Given their strong track record, it will be interesting to see how India approaches the final match of the series.
Stats | India | South Africa |
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Matches Played | 4 | 4 |
Matches Won | 3 | 1 |
Matches Lost | 1 | 3 |
No Result | 0 | 0 |
IND vs SA: What Happened When They Last Played T20?
India faced South Africa in a high-octane clash at SuperSport Park, Centurion on November 13, Wednesday. The Men in Blue clinched the third T20I by 11 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series against South Africa. The visitors were led by a mature and match-winning century from young sensation Tilak Varma.
Batting first, India posted a challenging score, thanks in large part to a 107-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire start laid the foundation, but it was Tilak Varma’s calculated approach that ensured India reached a competitive total.
In response to India’s total, South Africa put up a valiant fight. Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, and Marco Jansen led the charge for the hosts. The highlight of South Africa's innings was Marco Jansen, who smashed the fastest half-century against India in T20Is. His explosive hitting towards the end made the contest tighter than expected, giving Indian bowlers a real scare.