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PREVIEW: India welcome South Africa for a T20I series

India welcome South Africa for a T20I series that will serve as preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

South Africa for a T20I

India welcome South Africa for a T20I series that will serve as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. South Africa arrive after a brief spell at home following the tour to England.

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India vs South Africa | 26 September 2022 | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 15:30

To Win Match
India 46/100 | Tie 25/1 | South Africa 7/4

India

India will be without Hardik Pandya who is nursing a niggle that requires some rehabilitation.

Paceman Arshdeep Singh returns to the squad in one of a few changes to the group that beat Australia.

India have a 1-1 record in T20Is played at the Greenfield Stadium having played just two matches in the format in Thiruvananthapuram.

It is a ground that Jasprit Bumrah enjoys bowling at and he could be the key player for the hosts.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma returns to lead the Proteas off the back of going unsold at the recent SA20 auction and will have a point to prove.

The drop-in pitch at the ground has made the surface unpredictable with the two T20Is here being contrasting in the runs scored.

For the tourists, their spinners and the bowling unit in general will be vital in levelling the playing field against India’s great top order.

There is a chance the game might suffer a rain disruption but it is unlikely to wipe out the entire match and conditions should be reasonably comfortable for the tourists and the hosts.

Verdict: India 46/100

The hosts should be favourites here, especially in front of their partisan home support. 

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