In the 4th T20I between India and South Africa, Avesh Khan is again dropped, and Ramandeep Singh has his place in the team. India bats first, aiming for a competitive total on a flat track.
Ramandeep Singh continues as the replacement for Avesh Khan.
In a closely contested T20I series, India has opted for a strategic switch by resting Avesh Khan and giving a debut to Ramandeep Singh in the final game. Find out why Avesh Khan is missing from today’s Test match against South Africa
With the lead in the series by 2-1, the management chose Ramandeep to continue playing in the team for his all-round ability, hoping he can contribute both with the bat and ball, adding depth to India’s lineup.
“We are going to bat first. We have been doing that well in the last 2-3 games and we want to stick to that. The plan has been clear from the first game. Putting runs on the board and defending is something we have been wanting to do. It is a quick turnaround, one day gap between the games but the boys are professionals and are taking care of themselves. Same team.” Said Surya Kumar Yadav
India’s 2-1 Lead In The Series
India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in an exciting match at Centurion, taking a 2-1 series lead.
After opting to bat first, India posted 219 runs, led by Tilak Varma’s remarkable century at a 191 strike rate.
Sanju Samson fell early, and Suryakumar Yadav’s quick dismissal added pressure to India’s top-order performance.
Abhishek Sharma steadied the innings but his dismissal left Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh struggling to score big.
South Africa’s chase faced hurdles, with early dismissals of Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks during the powerplay.
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A surprising insect interruption delayed the game briefly, resuming with South Africa scoring over 50 in six overs.India’s spin bowlers controlled the middle overs, putting pressure on Heinrich Klaasen and South Africa’s batting lineup.
Marco Jansen’s fiery 54 off 17 balls almost turned the tide, but Arshdeep Singh sealed the last over brilliantly.David Miller’s struggles left South Africa relying heavily on Klaasen and Jansen to chase the steep target.
In the end, India’s disciplined bowling and strategic field placements secured a thrilling victory for the visitors.
Team India Playing XI
- Sanju Samson(w)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav(c)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Ramandeep Singh
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Varun Chakaravarthy
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