SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction: With the honors even after two matches, South Africa and India will head into the third T20I match of this series with the aim of taking the lead. The 3rd T20I match will be played at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg, on Wednesday November 13, 2024.
Match Info:
- Tournament: Four-match T20I Bilateral series
- Match Start Time: 08:30 PM (IST) on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
- Ground: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Johannesburg
- Pitch Type: Pace Friendly
Match Preview
If the first T20I was a one-sided affair, resulting in a big win for India, the second game was full of Hollywood-like twists and turns. After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bowl first, and the decision paid off immediately as they reduced India to just 15 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, including that of in-form Sanju Samson. A 30-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Axar Patel followed, and then a 25-run stand between Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
However, the constant fall of wickets restricted India’s batters from taking risks, and the run rate steadily declined, causing concern. India could only manage to post 124/6 in their 20 overs. It was indeed a below-par score, but the pitch behaved erratically, and at halftime, there was a chance India might still make a game out of it.
And that’s exactly what happened. South Africa, despite starting with a 22-run opening stand, lost wickets at regular intervals and, at one stage, were reeling at 86/7. At that point, the Proteas still needed 39 runs from 26 balls — a tough task.
The momentum seemed to be with the visitors. But Gerald Coetzee turned the game on its head in a matter of a few balls, smashing 19 runs off just 9 deliveries. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 47, and South Africa crossed the line in 19 overs, leveling the four-match series 1-1.
For India, the standout performer was Varun Chakravarthy. The 33-year-old leg-spinner picked up five wickets for just 17 runs in his four overs, delivering a superb performance with the ball.
SA vs IND Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Like most pitches in South Africa, SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium offers support to fast bowlers. The pitch has bounce, and pacers can get seam movement. Considering the height of some of South Africa’s fast bowlers, Indian batsmen may find it challenging to deal with the new ball.
However, the pace and bounce can also work in favor of the batters. Hitting through the line can be relatively easy, and there’s little concern about the ball keeping low. All in all, the pitch is likely to remain consistent throughout the match, so the toss shouldn’t have a significant impact on the game.
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 08 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 07 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total | 259/4 by South Africa vs West Indies |
| Lowest Total | 100/10 by South Africa vs Pakistan |
| Highest Total Chased | 259/4 by South Africa vs West Indies |
| Lowest Total Defended | 126/5 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka |
Weather Report: Rain is expected in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 12, but the conditions are likely to be clear on Wednesday, on the match day. Chance of rain on Wednesday is only 10%, so we should witness a full match between South Africa and India.
- Maximum Temperature: 25°C
- Chance of rain 9-10%
- Humidity: 44%
- Wind: 13 km/h
SA vs IND Head To Head Record
Following a three-wicket win in the 2nd T20I, South Africa improved their head-to-head record in T20Is against India to 12 wins in 29 matches. Out of those 29 games, India won 16 times, while one match ended without a result.
| Matches played | 29 |
| South Africa Wins | 12 |
| India Wins | 16 |
| No Result | 01 |
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- Nothing to report here as both teams have no injury concerns ahead of this game.
- Both teams have a full squad to choose from for the 3rd T20I.
TOP Picks For SA vs IND Dream 11 Match
- Sanju Samson: Couldn’t trouble the score after failing to score in the 2nd T20I. But Samson is amongst the most in-form batter in T20Is having scored two centuries in the last three innings.
- Hardik Pandya: A premium all-rounder who can make contribution as an all-rounder. He kept India in the hunt with a fighting innings of 39 runs in the last match.
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s captain needs no introduction at all. He can change the game in a matter of few overs. The Mumbai Indians star is worth considering as captain in grand league teams.
- Gerald Coetzee: He should be an in the all-round category, for the 24-year-old is no slouch with the bat, as seen in the first two matches. It was his innings of 19 runs off 9 balls that took South Africa to a win.
- Tristan Stubbs: Scored an unbeaten 47 runs in the 2nd match. He is a dangerous batsmen who can also play the role of anchor.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Despite struggling to score runs, Heinrich Klaasen remains a threat. He is a pure game changer on any given day.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: Picked up five wickets in the 2nd match. He was phenomenal in both the matches of this series, picking up a combined 8 wickets.
SA vs IND Predicted Lineups
South Africa Playing XI: Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqaba Peter
India Playing XI: Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy
2024 South Africa vs India T20I series: full squads
South Africa T20I squad against India: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger.
India T20I squad against South Africa : Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK).
SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction Teams
SA vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: H Klaasen, S Samson
- Batsmen: S Yadav, T Stubbs
- All-rounders: H Pandya (C), M Jansen (VC)
- Bowlers: A Singh, K Maharaj, R Bishnoi, G Coetzee, V Chakaravarthy
SA vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: S Samson (C)
- Batsmen: S Yadav, T Stubbs (VC), A Markram
- All-rounders: H Pandya, M Jansen, A Patel
- Bowlers: A Singh, G Coetzee, V Chakaravarthy, N Peter
