The third T20I match between India and South Africa is set to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams are eager to claim victory in this crucial contest.
Match Background
In the opening T20I, India achieved a significant win, defeating South Africa by 101 runs. The Proteas struggled, finishing with a mere 74 runs, marking their lowest total in T20I history. The second match saw a turnaround, where Quinton de Kock’s impressive 90 runs guided South Africa to a formidable score of 213. India fell short, managing just 162 runs, leading to a 51-run loss.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Overview
- Host to T20Is: The HPCA Stadium has hosted a total of 10 T20 internationals.
- Seating Capacity: The venue accommodates around 23,000 spectators.
Pitch Report
The pitch at HPCA Stadium typically favors fast bowlers, especially under lights. Batsmen must approach the new ball with caution due to the potential for swing. Dew also becomes a significant factor later in the match, influencing decisions at the toss. Chasing teams tend to have the advantage, based on historical performance at the venue.
Average Scores and Toss Outcomes
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Average First Innings Score | 165 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 147 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won When Chasing | 6 |
Historical Performance
- Highest Team Score: South Africa holds the record with 199 runs against India on October 2, 2015.
- Lowest Team Score: Oman scored 65 runs against Bangladesh on March 13, 2016.
- Highest Individual Score: Rohit Sharma, with 106* runs from 66 balls against South Africa in 2015.
- Best Bowling Figures: Paul van Meekeren’s 4 wickets for 11 runs against Ireland during the 2016 ICC World T20.
- Most Runs Scored: Tamim Iqbal leads with 233 runs from three matches.
- Most Wickets Taken: Shakib Al-Hasan has claimed 6 wickets in two matches.
Teams in the T20I Series
Both teams feature formidable squads for the five-match T20I series:
- India Squad:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Hardik Pandya
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- South Africa Squad:
- Aiden Markram (Captain)
- Ottneil Baartman
- Corbin Bosch
- Dewald Brevis
- Quinton de Kock
- Donovan Ferreira
- Reeza Hendricks
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- George Linde
- David Miller
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
- Tristan Stubbs
- Lutto Simpala
The upcoming match promises high excitement as both teams look to take the lead in the series. Fans can expect a thrilling display of cricket at this picturesque venue. Stay tuned for more updates on El-Balad.
