India vs South Africa Fourth T20I: Top Picks & Forecast
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India and South Africa are all set to duel it out in the nail biting last T20I at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Jo'burg. After India's exhilarating win by 17 runs at SuperSport Park, they've taken a 2-1 lead in this four-match series, with a chance to secure the series victory. Here's what you need to know about this crucial showdown.
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The Proteas have been struggling with their consistency, alternating wins and losses without finding their rhythm. After defeats in Durban (by 61 runs) and Gqeberha, they suffered another loss at SuperSport Park. Captain Aiden Markram elected to bowl first, and Tilak Varma shone brilliantly with a tons* (107), setting India to a formidable 219/6. The bowling unit struggled to contain the aggressive Indian batsmen, with Keshav Maharaj and Andile Simelane picking up 2 wickets each.
The South African chase saw all seven top-order batters make starts but fail to convert. Heinrich Klaasen (41 off 22 balls) and Marco Jansen (54 off 16 balls) pushed the team to the brink but, unfortunately, they fell short, extending their winless bilateral series streak to eight if they lose on Friday.
India's Tilak Varma's century* and Abhishek Sharma's solid performance (37) set the foundation. Arshdeep Singh (3-37) led the attack, while Axar Patel (1-29) bowled parsimoniously after limited opportunities earlier in the series. Varun Chakravarthy picked up 10 wickets throughout the series but leaked 52 runs in his four overs.
Injuries have been a worry for India, with Tilak Varma and Axar Patel playing through concussion and hand concerns respectively. Both players are expected to be available for the final clash.
South Africa seems eager to bounce back and win the series decider, but India's strong performance keeps them slightly ahead. Back India to win at 1.68.
Players to Watch
The veteran David Miller has faced an unexpected rough patch, aggregating just 36 runs (ave-12) in this series with a best of 18. Similarly, India's captain Suryakumar Yadav has failed to impress, scoring 26 runs (ave-8.66) with a best of 21 in this series.
Key Stats
Six of the last eight T20I matches at this venue were won by the teams batting first.
Varun Chakravarthy has dismissed Reeza Hendricks twice in this series for a mere 5 runs.
India recorded a massive 106-run victory against South Africa in their last match at the Wanderers, with Yadav scoring a century. Arshdeep Singh claimed a wicket in each of his last eight innings.
Best Bets
*Prediction: India to win at 1.68.*
*Best Bet: Highest individual score to be over 71.5 at 1.86.*
*Alternative Bet: Varun Chakravarthy to be India's top bowler at 3.50.*
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*Tons = Score of 100 or more runs in a single innings or 200 or more runs in a pair.
- The nail-biting last T20I between India and South Africa will take place at Gqeberha's Wanderers Stadium.
- Tilak Varma's brilliant century at SuperSport Park has set India to a formidable 219/6, leaving South Africa struggling to find their rhythm.
- With Aiden Markram’s team facing an extended winless bilateral series streak, they will strive to bounce back against India's strong performance in the series decider.
- In the last T20I between India and South Africa at the Wanderers, Yadav scored a century and Arshdeep Singh claimed a wicket in each of his last eight innings.
- If Varun Chakravarthy continues his impressive form against Reeza Hendricks, he might be India's top bowler in the upcoming T20I match.
