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T20 World Cup: India vs South Africa – Updates and Predictions

As the world is getting ready to witness another battle in the T20 World Cup, here’s a glimpse of the past history and performances between India and South Africa

Everyone gears up for another major battle that has been scheduled to take place on 30th October at Perth Stadium in the T20 World Cup 2022. And this time the battle will be taking place between India and South Africa.

Team of India

The world recently witnessed outstanding performances from team India, as they managed to register victories in both the previous matches. However, in the previous face-off against Netherlands, the team managed to score a total of 179 runs in 20 overs. Their three strong batsmen presented their excellent potential.

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As per reports, Virat Kohli managed to be the highest scorer, who remained not out after scoring 62 runs on 44 balls with the help of three boundaries and two huge sixes. Another excellent cricketer, Suryakumar Yadav also scored 51 runs in just 25 deliveries. Along with them, their captain Rohit Sharma as well scored more than fifty runs. He managed to register 53 runs on 39 balls.

Furthermore, their bowling unit also made notable contributions. They managed to leak 123 runs in 20 overs, while defending the target of 180 runs. Nearly all the bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Axar Patel, Arshadeep Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin along with others managed to pick most of the wickets.

India Playing XI

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (Captain of the team), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (Wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Team of South Africa

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Whereas South Africa’s first match was required to be called off because of rain. But the team managed to register an excellent victory against Bangladesh in their recent encounter. However, their batting options managed to showcase an excellent performance and managed to register 205 runs in 20 overs.

As per reports, Rilee Rossouw was the most successful one from their side who managed to score the first century of the tournament. He scored a total of 109 runs in 56 balls, with the help of seven boundaries and eight huge sixes. However, their excellent skipper de Kock also performed well and managed to score 63 runs. He faced 38 balls and smashed seven boundaries and three huge sixes.

Among their bowling options, Anrich Nortje was the highest wicket-taker who picked four wickets in 3.3 overs against just 10 runs. Tabraiz Shamsi was the other bowler who picked up three wickets in four overs. Along with them, Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada picked one wicket each.

South Africa Playing XI

Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (Captain of the team), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Predicted Speculations

According to reports, India managed to achieve victories in 13 matches against South Africa. Whereas South Africa won 9 matches against the team. Based on previous records, team India is overall a strong performer compared to South Africa. Moreover, the Indian team was successful in registering victory at the T20IS against South Africa recently.

With more victories by their side, team India is expected to win the upcoming match against South Africa. But South Africa is equally expected to retain their form. Also, both the teams have excellent batting and bowling options. The match is likely to be tough and interesting, with both strong teams facing each other.

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