India vs South Africa: 3rd T20I
Location:New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
South Africa won the toss and opt to bowl
India won by 106 runs
India vs South Africa: 3rd T20I Squads
India Squad:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa Squad:
Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger
Match overview:
In the India vs South Africa 3rd T20 match, India emerged victorious with top performances by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kuldeep Yadav. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first, but this proved to be a costly decision as the Indian batsmen took advantage of the favorable batting pitch and scored 201 runs in 20 overs. In response, South Africa was all out in just 13.5 overs with poor performances in batting and bowling. India chased the target of 202 runs and won the match as per Cricket11 prediction. This is the first match in the series where there was a clear winner, as the first match was cancelled due to rain and the second match was won by South Africa. The series is now tied at 1-1.
Yashasvi Jaiswal 60 Runs Inning:
Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the batting for India in the 3rd T20 match against South Africa. He played a great innings, scoring 60 runs off just 41 balls, which included 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. His impressive performance helped India get off to a good start and reduced the pressure on the incoming batsmen. Overall, it was a brilliant innings played by Jaiswal for India.
Suryakumar Yadav Century:
In the 3rd T20 match between India and South Africa, India batted first. Yashasvi Jaiswal gave them a good start, but the rest of the wickets fell quickly. As a result, Suryakumar Yadav had to come in to bat early. He and Jaiswal had a good partnership, during which Suryakumar Yadav played an outstanding innings. He scored a century in just 56 balls and remained unbeaten till the end of the match. He hit 8 sixes and 7 boundaries during his innings, which helped India set a competitive total. South Africa had to chase a target of 202 runs, which put pressure on their batsmen. Suryakumar Yadav’s century proved to be the turning point of the match and he was hailed as the best batsman after the innings. Indian fans are hoping that he will continue to perform well in the 2024 World Cup.
Kuldeep Yadav 5 Wickets:
Kuldeep Yadav’s performance in the India vs South Africa 3rd T20 match has not received enough praise. South Africa needed to chase a target of 202 runs but the Indian bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, kept them in check. Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket haul created a stir in the match, making it easier for India to win as South Africa were all out for just 95 runs. India’s overall performance was impressive and it was largely due to Kuldeep Yadav’s contribution. He took five wickets in just 2.5 overs, conceding only 17 runs, which is a remarkable achievement for any bowler
FAQ
Will Kuldeep Yadav be the KEY spinner for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
Kuldeep Yadav had a great contribution in the 2023 World Cup. He performed very well with his bowling and helped Team India win many times and put Kamran under pressure on time. And by taking 5 wickets in the India vs South Africa 3rd T20 match, he has shown that he will be seen as a big spinner in the 2024 World Cup.