India vs South Africa 3rd T20I match will take place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This marks the concluding match of the three-game T20I series between India and South Africa. The first game was abandoned due to rain, while India suffered a loss by 4 wickets in the second T20I. South Africa claimed a comfortable victory with 7 balls to spare.
India batted first and managed to score 180 runs, losing 7 wickets in 19.3 overs before rain interrupted play, concluding India’s innings at 19.3 overs. Subsequently, the target for South Africa was revised to 152 runs in 15 overs via the DLS method.
South Africa adeptly chased down the revised target within 13.5 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process. Surya Kumar Yadav contributed 56 runs off 36 balls, while Rinku Singh scored 68 runs off 39 balls for India. Coetzee of South Africa took 3 wickets, conceding 32 runs. South Africa’s opener, Hendricks, scored 49 runs off 27 balls, setting a solid foundation for their team, and enabling a smooth passage towards achieving the target.
Match Details India vs South Africa 3rd T20I
The Third T20I match between India and South Africa is scheduled to take place at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The match is set to commence at 8:30 IST.
Match | India vs South Africa |
Date | 14/12/2023 |
Venue | Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg |
Match Time | 8.00 PM IST |
Toss Time | 8.30 PM IST |
Live Coverage | Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website. |
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Pitch Report
Historically, Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg has been known for its batting-friendly pitch. The average first innings score of 173 underscores its favorability for batting. Thus, today’s game may witness high scores, especially considering both teams boast formidable batting lineups.
Overall T20I Record At Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
In a total of 32 matches, teams batting first have won 15 times, while teams bowling first have claimed victory in 17 matches. The average score for the first innings across these matches stands at 173 runs.
Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score |
32 | 15 | 17 | 173 |
India T20I record at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
In 8 matches played by the Indian team at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, they have secured victory in 3 matches, faced defeat in 5, and there have been no matches resulting in no result.
Total Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
South Africa T20I record at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg
In 24 matches played by the South African team at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, they have won 14 matches, lost 10, and there have been no matches resulting in no result.
Total Matches | Won | Lost | No result |
24 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Weather Report
As per the weather report, it looks like Johannesburg will have a breezy morning. The day will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine. AccuWeather suggests a mere 3% chance of rain during daylight hours, climbing to 40% as night falls.
Overall India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In T20I Matches
In 26 T20I matches between India and South Africa, India has won 13 times, South Africa has won 11 times, and there have been 2 matches resulting in no result.
Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result |
26 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Probable Playing 11
India Playing 11: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav/Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markam (C), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Ottniel Baartman/Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match Prediction
According to Google’s win probability, India holds a 53% chance of winning the game, while South Africa is favoured with a 47% chance of winning. We are also hopeful that India will emerge victorious in this match, thereby levelling the series at 1-1.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.