Five-match T20 International series between India and South Africa It will have a grand finale at the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The fourth T20 match in Lucknow was unfortunately abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to excessive fog, leaving the series tied at 2-1 in favor of India. This sets the stage for a high-stakes series decider where Suryakumar YadavThe -led team would like to clinch the trophy with a final win, while the Proteas-led team would like to clinch the trophy with a win in the final aiden markramThere is a golden opportunity to level the series and end the tour on a high note.
IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Match Details
- date and time: 19 December (Friday); 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM local
- venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Head-to-head record (T20I): India as a whole is face to face 18 wins against south africa 12 winsRecently, two matches ended without any result after rain in Lucknow.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has a huge playing field with a mix of red and black clay pitches, generally offering something for everyone. In T20Is, the surface is generally batting-friendly with genuine bounce, allowing batsmen to play their shots freely once settled. However, the sheer size of the boundaries means that spinners and fast bowlers with good variety can be very effective in the middle overs. During this winter period, there may be some moisture in the pitch, which may help the fast bowlers a bit in the beginning. Dew is expected to be a significant factor in the second innings, making the toss important; The captain who wins it will elect to bowl first to take advantage of better batting conditions under lights.
India vs South Africa: Team dynamics and key players
India: The host team enters the final with the psychological advantage of series lead. Tilak Verma And Abhishek Sharma There have been excellent performances with the bat, while the bowling unit has been exceptional. Varun Chakraborty He remains the X-factor with his mystery spin and leads the wickets for India. The team will expect big scores from the captain Suryakumar YadavWhich is due to a signature display. the return of Jasprit BumrahWho rejoined the team in Lucknow, adds tremendous firepower to the death-bowling department.
South Africa: For the Proteas, it is important to win this match to avoid series defeat. His batting largely depends on explosive power quinton de kock and finishing capabilities of david millercaptain aiden markram Showed glimpse of form in Dharamshala and will have to lead from the front. pace pair of Enrique Nortje And lungi ngidi Have been disciplined, but they will especially need their spinners Keshav MaharajTo move forward and stop the Indian batsmen in the huge outfield of Ahmedabad.
IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- India won the toss and bowled first
- South Africa Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- South Africa’s total score: 165-180
Case 2:
- South Africa won the toss and bowled first
- India’s powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- India’s total score: 175-190
Match result: India will win the competition
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