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SA vs IND 4th T20I Match Prediction [Source: @BCCI/x.com]
It's all set for an intense finish as South Africa and India lock horns in the fourth and final T20I at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, November 15. With India leading the series 2-1, the Proteas are out to even the score, while India will look to wrap things up with a series win.
South Africa
South Africa's bowlers had a rough outing in the last game. Gerald Coetzee ended up leaking 51 runs in just three overs without a wicket to show for it. Lutho Sipamla and Andile Simelane were costly as well, although Simelane did manage to grab two wickets alongside Keshav Maharaj. The real highlight for SA’s bowling was Marco Jansen, who shined with figures of 1/28 in his four overs.
With the bat, SA's openers Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks showed some early promise, but both couldn’t stick around for long. Captain Aiden Markram looked dangerous, hammering 28 off 19 balls before Varun Chakravarthy cut his innings short. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs seemed sluggish, unable to up the ante.
Heinrich Klaasen, however, was in attacking mode with a quickfire 41 off 22 balls, but it was Marco Jansen who almost pulled off the impossible, scoring a stunning 54 off just 17 balls, hitting four fours and five massive sixes. Despite his efforts, SA fell short, and they'll be hoping for a more complete team effort to keep India in check this time.
India
For India, this T20I will be their last of the year, and they’ll want to close it out on a high. They set the stage in the last game, putting up a massive 219/6, thanks to Tilak Varma’s blistering 107 off 56 balls, which featured eight fours and seven sixes. Abhishek Sharma also found form, smashing 50 off 25 balls.
However, the usually reliable Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya struggled yet again, and both will look to get back in rhythm. Sanju Samson, who started the series with a ton, has had two consecutive ducks since, so he’ll be hoping for a comeback too.
On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh was the standout with 3/37. Varun Chakravarthy, who has troubled the South African lineup in the series, picked up two more wickets, though he conceded 54 runs. Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel kept things tight, but death bowling remains an area for India to work on as they aim to clinch the series.
SA vs IND Head-to-Head Record In T20Is
| Categories | South Africa | India |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Matches Won | 12 | 17 |
| Matches Lost | 17 | 12 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
How Will The Wanderers Stadium Pitch Behave?
Johannesburg has a reputation for high-scoring games and it’s likely to live up to it. The last T20I here saw India posting 201, thanks to a Suryakumar Yadav century, while South Africa crumbled for just 95. The average score batting first at The Wanderers is 174, so expect plenty of runs. The captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first with an aim to set a big total.
Players To Watch Out For In SA vs IND 4th T20I
Top All-Rounders
Marco Jansen (South Africa)
Marco Jansen has claimed seven wickets in his last 5 matches at an economy of 7.47 and a strike rate of 16.28. He has been the most economical bowler of the series so far. In the last game, he showed he is no mug with the bat by smashing a stunning fifty. Jansen will look to replicate his performance from the last game and help South Africa level the series.
Hardik Pandya (India)
Hardik Pandya hasn’t been at his best in the series and has struggled big time with both bat and ball. The lanky all-rounder has the ability to change the complexion of the match with both bat and ball. He will look to close the year on a high by putting in a complete all-rounder performances.
Top Batting Performers
Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)
Tristan Stubbs has scored 254 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 147.67. He hasn't been in his usual rhythm in this series. However, his ability to play aggressive knocks makes him a crucial asset for South Africa in the middle order.
Sanju Samson (India)
Sanju Samson has been in fine form, scoring 315 runs in his last 9 matches at an average of 35 and an impressive strike rate of 176.96. However, after the hundred in the first game, the stumper has been dismissed for consecutive ducks in the last two matches. Samson will look to avoid a hattrick of ducks and get back amongst runs.
Top Bowling Performers
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
Gerald Coetzee has snagged four wickets in the series so far. He had a dismal last game but the pitch at the Wanderers will suit his bowling because of the bounce and carry. The aggressive pacer will look to replicate his heroics from the first two matches as Proteas look to draw the series.
Varun Chakravarthy (India)
Varun Chakravarthy has been effective, picking up 15 wickets in his last 6 matches at an economy of 7.04 and a remarkable strike rate of 9.6. He picked two wickets in the last game but was expensive His mystery spin has been hard for batters to pick, and he will once again look to bamboozle the South African batters.
Today's Match Prediction: SA vs IND
Predicted Top Performers
South Africa – Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Gerald Coetzee
India – Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy
SA vs IND: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-200
Predicted second innings score: 160-180
Predicted Result: The toss will not be a big factor here, however, the team batting first will likely have an advantage in this match.
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