T20 World Cup 2024 IND vs SA: Final Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the Final [AP Photos]

The T20 World Cup 2024 is down to its last game. India (IND) take on South Africa (SA) in the tournament's final. This match will be played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 29 at 8:00 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

IND vs SA Toss Update

India have won the toss and they will bat first.

India Changes: Same Team

South Africa Changes: Same Team

IND vs SA Head-to-head Stats

India and South Africa have played 26 T20I games against each other. India have their noses slightly ahead with 14 wins, while South Africa have won 11 and one match has ended in no result. 

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IND vs SA Pitch Report

The wicket at the Kensington Oval has been one of the most competitive ones in the tournament. It has not been an absolute batting paradise. However, the batters who have tried to adjust themselves to the conditions have scored big. As for the bowlers, spinners and the faster bowlers who look to hit the deck and try to deceive the batters with their slowers, cutters and variation in lengths have been successful. We can expect much of the same in the final of the tournament, even though we are seeing a game here after about a week.

Kensington Oval Ground Stats ( T20 World Cup 2024 Stats)

Matches: 8
Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won batting second: 3
Matches won in super over: 1
No result: 1

Average first innings total: 151
Average second innings total: 134
Highest total recorded: 201/7 by Australia vs England
Lowest total recorded: 115/10 by USA vs England

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The pitch will be at its best for batting at the beginning of the innings when the ball is hard and new. So, the top three batters from both sides will be the best picks for the game. 
• Faster bowlers who try and hit the deck and look to deceive the batters with their cutters, slower and variation in lengths will be good picks for fantasy contests. 

IND vs SA Fantasy Cricket Tips

India heavy fantasy XI

• Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav will be the crucial choices from the batters section if you are backing India in winning the game. Virat Kohli, who has not been at his best in the tournament, could be a good differential choice. 
• Jaspirt Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav are must-picks if you are going for an India-heavy fantasy XI. Along with these three, Hardik Pandya will be the best option; you can also go with Axar Patel. 

South Africa heavy fantasy XI

• Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen will be the important players in this case. Reeza Hendricks, who has been out of touch for the whole tournament, could be a differential choice.
• Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi and Kagiso Rabada will be the most important picks from the bowler's category if you are backing South Africa to win the match.

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IND vs SA Winner Prediction

Both India and South Africa are coming into the final match without losing a single game. While India have been dominant and clinical in most of their games, South Africa have found ways to bail themselves out of pressure situations and find their way into this clash. A look at the form of the players and the overall balance of the teams gives us the idea that India are the favourites to win the match. However, the desperation to win their first-ever World Cup will be more in the South African camp, and hence we can expect a closely fought edge of the seat thriller between the sides.

IND vs SA Top Player Picks

Rohit Sharma has been in a good form with the bat in the last couple of games [AP Photos]

Rohit Sharma (IND)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 248 Runs in 7 Matches
• The Indian skipper has had a hot and cold start to the tournament. But Rohit Sharma has found consistency with the bat at the right time and will be one of the safest picks for the games.

Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 13 Wickets in 7 Matches
• The ace Indian pacer has stood upto the expectations in this tournament so far. From the group stages, Jasprit Bumrah has been superbly efficient in his spells. He has not only been economical but also has provided his team with important wickets in the crucial stages. Bumrah will be one of the go-to picks for this match. 

Quinton de Kock (SA)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 204 runs in 8 Matches
• The South African opener did not have the best of starts to the tournament. But Quinton de Kock has regained his form in the last few games, and given how the new ball helps the batters to score runs on this wicket, he will be a crucial pick for the game.

Tabraiz Shamsi has been in a great wicket-taking form in the tournament [AP Photos]

Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 11 Wickets in 4 Matches
• The South African left-arm wrist spinner has been a star of the bowling in the opportunities that he has got. Tabraiz Shamsi has been their prime wicket-taker in the tournament, and his strike rate so far makes him a hot pick for the game. 

IND vs SA Differential Picks

Virat Kohli (IND)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 75 Runs in 7 Matches
• The Indian maverick has had a forgettable T20 World Cup 2024. However, Virat Kohli enjoys the pressure and likes to perform in high stake situations. This could well be the day for the Indian superstar, and he could be the differential pick for the match. 

Reeza Hendricks (SA)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 109 Runs in 8 Matches
• One of the biggest disappointments for South Africa in the T0 World Cup 2024 has been the form of Reeza Hendricks. However, he looked in good touch in the previous game and will be looking to build on that in this match. 

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IND vs SA Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the playing conditions, a 3-2-2-4 or a 1-2-3-5 combination will be ideal for the game. 

IND vs SA Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Rohit Sharma, David Miller
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Quinton de Kock

India: 6 Players; South Africa: 5 Players

IND vs SA Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Virat Kohli, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Hardik Pandya

India: 6 Players; South Africa: 5 Players