India's quest to end dream year on a high
| Date | November 15, 2024 |
| Time | 8:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | India tour of South Africa, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Aiden Markram has odds of 4.10 to be South Africa's best batsman
- Suryakumar Yadav has odds of 2.95 to be India's best batsman
- Gerald Coetzee has odds of 3.30 to be South Africa's best bowler
- Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.35 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
Hosts South Africa will be under pressure heading into the last game of the four-match series. South Africa conceded a 1-2 lead to the Indians after losing the third game by 11 runs. They have struggled against the Indians in recent matches, winning only once in the last five games. It has lowered their odds in the series as their bowlers have failed to contain the strong Indian batting lineup. They must deliver a better show in this game to level the series. The Indians will be confident after their strong comeback in the series. They have a good batting lineup, and it will be interesting to see if the South Africans can surprise them here.
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram will be worried about the form of his bowlers. Twice in three games, they have allowed the Indians to post a massive total on the board. They have struggled to contain the strong top-order the Indians have. It has lowered their standing on cricket betting sites heading into the last game. Markram will need his bowlers to pull up their socks to deliver a strong performance and level the series.
Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks are starting well, but the side needs them to put up a big partnership at the top. Markram must anchor the innings in the middle order and build partnerships with the hard-hitting Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen. David Miller and Marco Jansen are good finishers and must deliver the big blows to the Indians.
The bowling attack hasn't been consistent in the series and adds pressure on the team. The side needs early scalps from Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee, as the Indian top order is in good form. Lutho Sipamla and Andile Simelane have struggled, and they must do well. The side will need good performances in the supporting roles from Markram and Keshav Maharaj, as they won't get much support from the track.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla
India Preview
Suryakumar Yadav will enjoy the form his side is in. After a setback in the 2nd game, they bounced back in style, with the youngsters taking the lead. The World Champions have lost only 4 games out of the 34 they have played in the last 12 months. They are favorites to win this game on cricket betting apps, and Yadav would like the team to play to their strengths in this game.
Sanju Samson has failed to score runs in the last two games, and he will look to deliver a strong start with Abhishek Sharma, who is in good form. Tilak Varma hit his maiden hundred in the last game, making this middle order strong with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, and Ramandeep Singh are good hitters and add solidity to this batting lineup.
Arshdeep Singh is the key bowler for the team, and he must get early breakthroughs with Hardik Pandya, as the South African top order hasn't done well. Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi have troubled the South Africans in the middle overs, and their performance will be crucial. Ramandeep Singh adds variety to this attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for India
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Avesh Khan
TOSS: To Bat First
It is the best batting track in South Africa. We have seen big-scoring games over the years, and in most games, the side batting first has won games. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the surface by batting first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have overcast conditions over Johannesburg. We expect a high-scoring track, and batsmen have always enjoyed batting on this track. It is one of the toughest tracks for the bowlers, as the flat surface and fast outfield don't help their cause. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
We expect a close contest, as we have seen in the last two games. The South Africans must stand tall and deliver a strong show with the ball to win this game and level the series. The top and middle order must also deliver the goods. The Indians will be confident as they have their batting lineup in good form. Based on the current form of the two teams, we expect
Our prediction is for India to win