India’s tour of South Africa for a four-match T20I series is at its final match, with India currently leading 2-1 in the match tally. The Men in Blue claimed the first T20I with a convincing 61-run victory, but the Proteas responded with a 3-wicket win in the second match. The third match gave India the edge, as they secured their second win by 11 runs, and now the series is poised for its decider. The final T20I is scheduled for November 15, where Team India will eye a series win, while South Africa will look to level the series. Fans can scroll further for live streaming and telecast details.
Series Overview:
Aiden Markram led South Africa in hosting Suryakumar-led India, with both sides vying to clinch the series. The series began on November 8, with India winning the first T20I by a commanding 61-run margin. Indian opener Sanju Samson made history, becoming the first Indian to score consecutive T20I centuries. After scoring 111 off 47 balls against Bangladesh in the third T20I of the previous series, Samson smashed 107 off 50 balls, including seven boundaries and ten sixes, helping India post 202/6 in 20 overs. South Africa struggled to respond, being bowled out for 141 in 17.5 overs, failing to build partnerships, and losing wickets at regular intervals. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 25 off 22 balls. Indian bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi claimed three wickets each, restricting South Africa and handing India a 61-run win. Samson’s explosive 107 earned him the Player of the Match award, giving India an early lead in the series.
In the second match at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, South Africa fought back. They dismissed last match’s hero, Sanju Samson, for a duck and struck early in the powerplay, dismissing India’s top three batters. India struggled to form partnerships, with Hardik Pandya remaining unbeaten on 39, while South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack restricted India to 124/6. Chasing a modest target, South Africa lost two wickets in the powerplay. However, Tristan Stubbs anchored the chase with 47 off 41 balls, supported by Gerald Coetzee’s quick-fire 19 off 9 balls, helping South Africa win by 3 wickets with six balls to spare. Despite Varun Chakravarthy’s career-best 5/17, Stubbs was named Player of the Match. South Africa leveled the series with a 3-wicket win.
In the third T20I, both teams were eager to gain the edge. Aiden Markram opted to chase, and the decision paid off as South Africa dismissed Samson for a duck on the second ball. However, a second-wicket partnership between opener Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma took India to 107, with Sharma scoring a quick-fire 50 off 25 balls. Despite regular wickets falling at the other end, Tilak Varma held strong, finishing with his first international century, an unbeaten 107 off 56 balls. Debutant Ramandeep Singh also contributed with a quick 15 off 6 balls, leading India to 219/6. South Africa’s chase fell apart on regular breakthroughs but Heinrich Klaasen’s 41 off 22 balls gave some hope. Then Marco Jansen on to the crease and went on the rampage scoring 54 off just 17 balls with a more than 300-st strike rate, with five sixes and four boundaries. However, he was dismissed in the final over by Arshdeep Singh who sealed the win for India, with an 11-run victory. The standout bowler was Arshdeep who took three wickets which proved to be very crucial. Tilak Varma won Man of the Match for his unbeaten 107.
Final Match Details:
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, will host the fourth T20I as India try to close out the series. The match will be played on November 15 at 5:00 PM local time, and the toss is scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM IST.
Squads
India Squad:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Ravi Bishnoi, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma.
South Africa Squad:
Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger
Head-to-head
India leads the head-to-head record against South Africa, with a 17-12 in T20Is. One game ended with no result
Broadcast and live streaming details: 3rd T20I – India vs South Africa
For fans in India, the game will be telecast by Sports 18 and live-streamed on Jio Cinema.
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