India-South Africa T-20: A Challenge for Next Gen Players.

The India-South Africa T-20 series is set to commence on 10th December . Both teams will be missing several star players in this series. Consequently, this highly anticipated series will serve as a crucial test for a group of talented newcomers from both sides.

Already, Rituraj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have demonstrated their potential in the recent India-Australia T-20 series. However, performing on South African pitches will present a greater challenge compared to batting on their respective home grounds.

India-South Africa T-20 Series–Win-Loss Ratio

South Africa has played 24 T-20 Matches against India till the date. Out of these matches, India emerged victorious in 13 of them and one ended without result. In the eight T20I series played between the two teams, India has triumphed four , while South Africa has secured two series win.The remaining two series concluded with no clear winner.

When it comes to the four series played in South Africa, India has won three of them. Therefore, India has just outclassed proteas in the context of overall performance in T-20.

However, in their most recent encounter, South Africa emerged as the winners. The Proteas defeated India in the ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup by five wickets. Despite Surya Kumar Yadav’s impressive 68 runs off 40 balls, India was unable to avoid defeat. Lungi Ngidi’s exceptional performance, taking four wickets, earned him the title of player of the Match.

Head to head comparison of both teams in T-20

The Big shots Missing the Series

BCCI has already made the decision to grant rest to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in both T-20 and ODI matches of this series. Ravindra Jadeja has made his return to the T-20 team as the Vice Captain.The team will additionally ger the highly esteemed Subhman Gill. Gill has graciously joined the team following post-World Cup break.

Similar to the Indian team, South Africa will also be missing some of their top match winners. Quinton de Kock will not be playing in the T-20 series due to his involvement in Australia’s domestic Big Bash Competition. Furthermore, de Kock has already announced his retirement from ODI matches following the last World Cup.

The South African cricket board has graciously granted their star fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada , Lungi Ngidi and captain, Temba Bavuma, a well-deserved break from the T-20 matches. This decision showcases their commitment to prioritizing the well-being and longevity of their players.

Captain vs Captain

Surya Kumar Yadav will lead the Indian team in T-20 matches whereas South African Team will be played under the captaincy of Aiden Markram.Already Indian Team under Surya Kumar Yadav has just defeated ODI World Champion Australia in five T-20 series.

Let’s check the performance of both the captains.

In matter of rate of success as captain,Surya Kumar Yadav is miles ahead in matter of performance as a captain.

Players to Watch Out In India South Africa T-20

Rinku Singh:- Rinku Singh, the 26-year-old left-hander, has already captured the attention of 13 million Indians. His impressive knock of 31 runs off 9 balls against the Australian bowling attack has naturally raised the expectations of his fans.

Keshav Maharaj:  the left-arm spinner, could emerge as the biggest threat to the Indian batsmen in this series. The 33-year-old Keshav has already taken 16 wickets in 12 T-20 matches.

He has demonstrated an outstanding performance in the last ODI World Cup. In the 9 matches of World Cup,he claimed 14 wickets. His impressive performance has placed him at the top with 726 rating points in the ICC ODI rankings.

Surya Kumar Yadav: Surya Kumar Yadav, the Indian skipper, has an undoubtedly remarkable record against South Africa. In his 4 T-20 matches, SKY has scored three half-centuries with a strike rate of 185.15.Surya Kumar may prove to be the biggest challenge for South African bowlers in the T-20 series.

Heinrich Klassen-Heinrich Klassen’s record against India in T-20 is quite impressive. He has scored two half-centuries in 7 matches, with his highest run (81) in T-20 also coming against India. Fans can anticipate a thrilling battle between Klassen and Chahar.