In the ongoing India tour of South Africa, both teams are currently tied at 1-1 in the four-match T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav-led India claimed the first T20I by a convincing 61-run margin, but Aiden Markram’s South Africa responded with a 3-wicket win in the second match. The third match, scheduled for November 13, will see one team aiming to break the deadlock. Fans can scroll further for live streaming and telecast details.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 champions, India, are up against the runners-up, South Africa, with both sides vying to clinch the series. The series began on November 8 with South Africa hosting the champions for a four-match face-off. India’s opener Sanju Samson made history in the first T20I at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, becoming the first Indian to score consecutive T20I centuries. After scoring 111 against Bangladesh, Samson smashed the Proteas bowlers, scoring 107 off 50 balls, including seven boundaries and ten sixes, pushing India to an imposing total of 202 in 20 overs. South Africa struggled in their response, failing to build partnerships and losing wickets at regular intervals, with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring with 25 off 22 balls. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets each, providing consistent breakthroughs to bowl South Africa out for 141 in 17.5 overs, giving India a 61-run victory. 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, Aiden Markram’s South Africa fought back, building pressure by dismissing last match’s hero, Samson, for a duck. The Proteas then struck early in the powerplay, removing India’s top order. India struggled to form partnerships, with Hardik Pandya remaining unbeaten on 39, while a disciplined South African bowling attack restricted India to 124/6. Chasing a modest target, South Africa initially faced setbacks, losing two wickets in the powerplay. However, Tristan Stubbs anchored the innings with a steady 47 off 41 balls, supported by Gerald Coetzee’s quick-fire 19 off 9 balls at a 211.11 strike rate, which helped South Africa cross the finish line in 19 overs. Despite Varun Chakravarthy’s exceptional performance, claiming a career-best 5/17, Stubbs’s unbeaten 47 earned him the Player of the Match award. South Africa leveled the series, winning by 3 wickets with six balls to spare.
The third T20I will be held at SuperSport Park, Centurion, where both teams will aim to take the lead. The match is scheduled for November 13 at 8:30 PM IST, with the toss set for 8 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 16-12 in T20Is. One game ended with no result
Remaining Series schedule:
Third T20I: November 13, SuperSport Park, Centurion, 5:00 PM (local time) and 8:30 PM IST
Fourth T20I: November 15, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, 5:00 PM (local time) and 8:30 PM IST
Broadcast and live streaming details:
For fans in India, the game will be telecast by Sports 18 and live-streamed on Jio Cinema.