Cricket

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I – Stats Preview

After the T20 World Cup final, South Africa and India will meet again in the first T20I of the four-match series at the Kingsmead, Durban on Friday. After the T20 World Cup, India has ticked the right boxes in the shortest format, winning all of their six matches under new leader Suryakumar Yadav, three each against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The young Indian brigade has been given the license to play freely and they have grabbed their chances with both hands.

On the other hand, South Africa has lost four out of their last five matches since the T20 World Cup and they will need to come up with an improved show against India.

Stats Preview: 

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav needs six sixes to complete 150 maximums in T20Is.

Rinku Singh needs 21 runs to complete 500 runs in T20Is.

Hardik Pandya needs 13 sixes to reach 100 maximums in T20Is.

Axar Patel needs 37 runs to complete the 500-run mark in T20Is.

David Miller needs 61 runs to complete 2500 runs in the T20I format.

Heinrich Klaasen needs 88 runs to reach the 1000-run mark in T20Is. He also needs four maximums to reach 50 sixes in T20Is.

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal.

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (3rd and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Man United after Rúben Amorim’s arrival

Manchester United has confirmed that Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club after the arrival… Read More

November 12, 2024

The supporters kept pushing us until the end: Odisha FC’s Sergio Lobera after draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera said the supporters kept pushing them until the end… Read More

November 12, 2024

Happy with the performance of the team: Mohun Bagan SG’s Jose Molina after draw against Odisha FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s head coach Jose Molina was happy with the performance of the… Read More

November 12, 2024

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Patna Pirates vs Haryana Steelers – Match Preview

Patna Pirates will take on Haryana Steelers in the 52nd match of the ongoing Pro… Read More

November 12, 2024

I’ll be a really good player on indoor courts – Carlos Alcaraz after loss against Casper Ruud

Carlos Alcaraz feels it is a matter of time before he becomes a really good… Read More

November 12, 2024

‘There’s no point in looking back at Golden State Warriors tenure – Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson reckons there is no point in looking back at Golden State Warriors tenure.… Read More

November 12, 2024