IND vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction and Preview: 3rd T20

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, match review and probable playing XI of the 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of India, 2019. India and South Africa will face off in the third and final T20I at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Team India outplayed the Proteas in the second T20I to get the insurmountable lead in the three-match series with the first match being abandoned due to rain.

1-0 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #TeamIndia wrap the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets #INDvSA @paytm pic.twitter.com/GW0FBddf3k

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 18, 2019

South Africa, on the other hand, was on a consecutive five T20I series winning streak and will be eager to level the series tomorrow defeating hosts India.

In the second T20I, Team India decided to bowl first and restricted Proteas at an average total of 149. Deepak Chahar was the pick among Indian bowlers taking two wickets while Hardik, Jadeja, and Saini took one scalp each. Newly elected Skipper Quinton De Kock starred with the bat scoring 52 runs while Debutant Temba Bavuma played a crucial knock of 49 runs.

Chasing the target, Mr. Consistent Virat Kohli scored another match-winning knock of 72 runs while Shikhar Dhawan scored 40 runs to chase the target comfortably. Phehlukwayo-Shamshi-Fortuin took one scalp each in losing cause for Proteas. A similar unison effort will be expected from team India in the final T20I.

Match Details

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of India, 2019.

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

07:00 PM, 22nd September 2019.

Live Score

Pitch Conditions and Weather report

Average 1st innings score: 158

Average 2nd innings score: 147

Bengaluru generally offers a batting-friendly track with less support to bowlers.

Moreover, Small boundaries further assist batsmen.

However, In recent times Chinnaswamy has also provided aid to bowlers mostly spinners.

Highest Total: 202/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs ENG

Lowest Total: 127/10 (16.3 Ov) by ENG vs IND

Highest Chased: 194/3 (19.4 Ov) by AUS vs IND

Lowest Defended: 146/7 (20 Ov) by IND vs BAN

There are high chances of rains and thunderstorms during match time.

IND vs SA Head To Head Records:

Matches played: 14

India won: 09

South Africa won: 05

Recent Form: (most recent first)

IND: W, W, W, W, L

SA: L, W, W, W, L

Squads

IND:

Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Manish Pandey, Deepak Chahar, Lokesh Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Navdeep Saini, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, K Khaleel Ahmed, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar.

SA:

David Miller, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Temba Bavuma, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Junior Dala, George Linde, Bjorn Fortuin, Anrich Nortje.

IND vs SA Dream11 Team News

India:

No changes are expected in the playing XI. However, Rahul Chahar can get a chance in place of Washington Sundar.

South Africa:

They can swap Anrich Nortje with another pacer most probably Junior Dala.

Probable Playing XI

IND:

Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini.

SA:

Quinton de Kock (c&wk), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, A Nortje/Junior Dala, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Key Players for IND vs SA Dream11

Wicket-Keeper:

Primary Options: Quinton De Kock and Rishabh Pant

Quinton De Kock will lead the team from the front and is a brilliant batsman. His record in subcontinent conditions are also good and will be must pick in SA vs IND Dream11 team. He scored 52 runs in the second T20I.

Rishabh Pant is a very attacking batsman. He is likely to come at two down and can play big shots. He failed in the last match and is generally a hit-or-miss type player in international cricket.

Batsmen for IND vs SA Dream11 Team:

Primary Options: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, R Van Der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, David Miller.

Skipper Virat Kohli is one of the most consistent and best batsmen in the world. He remains in good form at all times and scored match-winning knock of 72* runs in the last match.

FIFTY!@imVkohli brings up his half-century off 40 deliveries https://t.co/IApWLYsXvx #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/ogNtumJrJa

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 18, 2019

Rohit Sharma is in his best form and was the top scorer of WC’2019. He will be a must-pick in SA vs IND Dream11 team.

Shikhar Dhawan scored two fifties in two encounters for India A and is an experienced performer top of the order. He scored 40 runs in the last match.

Rassie Van Der Dussen has performed consistently for South Africa and is a good player of spin, unlike his teammates.

Reeza Hendricks performed well for South Africa A’ and will open the innings. He is an excellent T20I batsman.

Temba Bavuma made a memorable T20I debut in the last match scoring 49 runs. He can anchor the innings while other batsmen will go for hard-hitting. He will be useful to pick in India vs South Africa Dream11 Team.

David Miller is a very attacking batsman but generally fails to perform in sub-continent. His recent form is also not good. He scored 18 runs in the last match.

Other Options: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer is a talented performer and can play crucial knocks for India. He scored 16* runs in the last match and will bat at three down.

All-rounders:

Primary Options: Hardik Pandya, A Phehlukwayo, Krunal Pandya, D Pretorius, Ravindra Jadeja

Hardik Pandya returns after a long rest and is in super attacking form with the bat. He was also performing well with the ball and took one scalp in the last match.

Andile Phehlukwayo is a good all-rounder and can be handy in both departments. He scored 8* runs and took one wicket in the last match.

Krunal Pandya is a spin all-rounder and can be useful in both the departments. He is in good form.

Dwaine Pretorius is a batting all-rounder. He can be a good option as captain in grand league team.

R Jadeja is in excellent form with the bat as well as the ball. He took one wicket in the last match.

Bowlers for South Africa vs India Dream11:

Primary Options: K Rabada, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar.

Kagiso Rabada is a lethal pacer and can take a plethora of wickets with his pace and bounce. He will be a must pick in SA vs IND Dream11 team. However, His recent form is not good and failed in the last match also.

Deepak Chahar bowls exceedingly well in initial overs and can demolish any line-up on his day. He can also be handy with the bat. He took two scalps in the last match.

Navdeep Saini bowled brilliantly in T20I series against Windies and can take plenty of wickets with his pace. He took one scalp in the last match.

Washington Sundar can be lethal against left-handers in the line-up. He will bowl in initial overs and is an attacking finisher.

Other Options: Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, B Fortuin

Tabraiz Shamsi is a competent spinner but can find it difficult to take wickets of Indian batsman. He took one scalp in the last match.

Anrich Nortje missed WC’19 due to injury and performed well for South Africa A team. He can be a risky pick for tomorrow’s encounter.

B Fortuin made debut for South Africa in the last match and took one scalp. He is a talented spinner.