Match Prediction:
The third and final T20I of the series between South Africa and India will be contested on Thursday evening in Johannesburg. After the first game was called off due to inclement weather, South Africa won the second T20I at St George’s Park by 5 wickets with 7 balls remaining (DLS) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Continue reading for a preview of the third T20I. The game kicks off at 17:00 local time at Wanderers Stadium.
South Africa’s batters were able to compensate for a bad bowling performance on Tuesday, but without two of their finest bowlers from that game, it may be more difficult in this match. We expect South Africa to be challenging, but winning the series 2-0 will be difficult.
India led throughout the first innings of the second T20I but lost control once South Africa’s innings began. That will be the test for the visitors on Thursday, who will need to be more disciplined with the ball if they are to tie the series.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
The team batting first has won five of the last seven T20Is at this venue. As a result, we predict that if the captains win the toss, they will choose to bat first.
Weather Report:
After the second T20I was also hampered by rain, there is a better outlook for this match, with no rain expected throughout the full scheduled time of this T20I.
Pitch Report:
The ball moves through the air faster at this height, therefore we may expect a high-scoring game. An average first-inning score on this pitch will be 210+.
South Africa Preview:
South Africa’s XI will see at least two changes for this game, with the young speed combo of Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen both set to be rested ahead of the Test series. In their place, Nandre Burger and Ottneil Bartman are expected to make their international debuts.
South Africa Squad Predicted:
Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
India Preview:
Although no injuries were recorded following Tuesday’s game, India will not automatically select the same starting lineup. Ruturaj Gaikwad missed the second T20I due to sickness but could be available if he recovers, while spinner Ravi Bishnoi might also be called up with Arshdeep Singh struggling to keep the runs down in recent games.
India Squad Predicted
Yashasvi Jaiswal/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh/Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa vs India Prediction:
With South Africa leading the series 1-0 following the second T20I, this looks to be an intriguing series finale. India appeared to be in charge, but their bowlers were unable to retake control in the second half of the game on Tuesday, and we anticipate them to do better at the Wanderers Stadium. South Africa’s hitters are confident and powerful, and they will keep the game close. Overall, we think India will win.
