IND vs SA Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Wanderers, Johannesburg – 4th T20I, India tour of South Africa 2024
Published - 15 Nov 2024, 08:23 AM
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India and South Africa will be facing each other in the fourth T20I of the ongoing four-match series on Friday (November 15). The IND vs SA T20I is scheduled to be played at the Wanderers, Johannesburg.
In-form India will be eyeing a 3-1 series win after taking an unassailable lead in the series. The Men in Blue beat South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead. Batting first, India scored 219/6 in 20 overs thanks to an unbeaten century from Tilak Varma. In reply, South Africa scored 208/7.
So before the crucial fourth IND vs SA T20I gets underway, we are taking a look at the pitch and weather report for the game.
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IND vs SA Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Wanderers, Johannesburg – 4th T20I, India tour of South Africa 2024:
IND vs SA Weather Report Of Johannesburg
The start of the 4th IND vs SA T20I is in danger of getting delayed due to rain and a wet outfield. According to the weather forecast, the chance of rain is more than 50 percent during the afternoon in Johannesburg. Even at 5 PM when the game is scheduled to begin, there is a 33 percent chance of rain.
However, the forecast does not predict much rain in the night and the game is likely to take place without too many interruptions. As far as the temperature is concerned, it will be hovering in the early 20s throughout the game and will further drop as the night progresses.
IND vs SA Pitch Analysis
Here are the stats of the Wanderers:
Matches Played | 33 |
Matches Won by Home Side | 14 (42.42%) |
Matches Won by Touring Side | 11 (33.33%) |
Matches Won by Neutral Side | 8 (24.24%) |
Matches Won Batting First | 16 (48.48%) |
Matches Won Batting Second | 17 (51.52%) |
Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (39.39%) |
Matches Won Losing Toss | 20 (60.61%) |
Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
Highest Team Innings | 260/6 (Sri Lanka) |
Lowest Team Innings | 83 (Bangladesh) |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 236/6 (West Indies) |
Average Runs per Wicket | 25.19 |
Average Runs per Over | 8.67 |
Average Score Batting First | 174 |
The upcoming IND vs SA T20I could be another run-fest as the Wanderers is known as a high-scoring venue. The average first innings total at this venue is 174. With both teams having several world-class hard-hitters in their squads, it won't be surprising if the upcoming contest turns out just like the third game.
At the same time, the pace and bounce on the surface will give enough assistance to the bowlers, especially pacers. Meanwhile, India has a stunning record at the Wanderers. Of the 4 T20Is that they have played against South Africa at this venue so far, they have won three.
Conclusion
There is a prediction for rain but the game is unlikely to be washed out. The fans could watch another run-fest between India and South Africa as the batsmen have enjoyed batting at the Wanderers. With so much at stake, India and South Africa are looking set to play another memorable game.
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