IND vs SA Match Prediction- 3rd T20I, India tour of South Africa 2024

The third game of the ongoing four-match T20I series between India and South Africa will be taking place on Wednesday (November 13). The IND vs SA T20I will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

India vs South Africa series is currently locked at 1-1. India won the first game by 61 runs before South Africa won the second game by 3 wickets to draw level. As both teams gear up for the third game, here are all the predictions for the upcoming contest.

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IND vs SA Team Analysis

India

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Indian team in the upcoming match. With India eyeing a crucial win, the captain will be looking to lead his team from the front.

India are yet to lose a series since Suryakumar was named as the full-time T20I captain and he is hoping that the record gets extended.

South Africa

Under pressure, Aiden Markram will be leading South Africa in the third IND vs SA T20I. The right-handed batsman is facing criticism for his failure to do well with the bat in recent games and will be hoping to turn things around in the third T20I.

IND vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The third IND vs SA T20I will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. The venue is known for offering ample pace and bounce. As a result, fast bowlers will be getting good assistance from the pitch.

The venue is also known for producing high-scoring games and the average first innings total at this venue is 180. On this same ground, South Africa also hit their highest-ever T20I total when they scored 259/4 against West Indies in 2023.

Form and Fitness

All the players in both squads are fit and available for the upcoming third IND vs SA T20I.

Tactical Acumen

India - India's 11-match winning run in T20Is came to an end with a defeat in the second IND vs SA T20I. The Men in Blue have performed in a stunning fashion in T20Is this year and will be looking to bounce back with a win in the upcoming game.

South Africa - South Africa's confidence will be sky-high after the win in the second T20I. The Proteas had their back against the wall after losing the first game but responded well. They will now be looking to make the most of the momentum as they eye an unassailable lead in the series.

IND vs SA Match Prediction- 3rd T20I, India tour of South Africa 2024

IND vs SA Score Prediction

IND vs SA - Players to perform prediction

IND - Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi will be the key players for India.

SA - Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Heinrich Klaasen will be the key players for the home side.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Sanju Samson or Suryakumar Yadav

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Heinrich Klaasen or Reeza Hendricks

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Varun Chakravarthy or Ravi Bishnoi

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Gerald Coetzee or Marco Jansen

Who will win the Match?

While India has been in stunning form in T20Is this year, the momentum is with South Africa at the moment. South Africa also has a home advantage with them. As a result, the home side will be starting the third India vs South Africa T20I as favorites.

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Conclusion

With both the teams eyeing an unassailable lead in the series, expect a thrilling clash between India and South Africa in Centurion. The venue is known for producing high-scoring games and with both the teams having a number of players who can blow any team away, the fans can expect a highly entertaining contest.