New Delhi. The caravan of the Indian team is now on its last leg, the match is in Johannesburg and if it wins here, the series will be in the name of the Indian team. Along with winning the series, captain Suryakumar Yadav would like to further improve the track record of his captaincy. Under the captaincy of Surya, Team India has won 13 out of 16 matches, which is a great record.
If sources are to be believed, Suryakumar Yadav can make a big change in the playing 11 for the last match. Finisher Rinku Singh, who has failed in the 3 matches of the series played so far, may have his card cut. There may be some changes in the batting order also. In the third match, when Tilak Verma’s batting order was changed, he scored a century. Yash Dayal is also likely to get a chance in the bowling department.
Open challenge to openers
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma can once again start the innings in the fourth match of the series. Sanju had scored a century in the first T20, but after this he could not open the account in the next 2 matches. On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma failed in the first two T20s. But in the third match he has confirmed his place by scoring 50 runs at a strike rate of 200. In the fourth match, both the batsmen will have to score runs on the fast pitch of Johannesburg.
Only chance in middle order
Tilak Verma has been fixed at number three and captain Suryakumar Yadav will be seen batting at number four. Rinku Singh or Jitesh Sharma can play at number 5. Hardik may once again be given the role of finisher and Ramandeep, who hit a six on his very first ball, may get promotion in batting. This match is very important for Hardik because he has not been able to make any impact in this series with neither bat nor ball.
Whose good luck in bowling?
Actually, in all three matches the bowlers have looted the party, be it spinner or fast bowler. Varun Chakraborty, who bowled brilliantly in the first two matches, is certain to play, but considering the nature of the pitch, the team management can drop Ravi Bishnoi and give a chance to either Yash Dayal or Vijay Kumar. Fast bowlers get a lot of help on the ground famously known as Bullring, in such a situation, it can be considered to give rest to Akshar Patel also.
India’s probable 11 for the fourth T20
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ramandeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Akshar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Yash Dayal, Arshdeep Singh
Tags: Arshdeep Singh, India vs South Africa, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 14, 2024, 19:58 IST