Series Situation
Team India lost the Test series to the South Africans, but the team has recovered and won the ODI series. The team is currently concentrating on the T20 series. The fourth T20 match will be held in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Pitch and Match Conditions
Although this match between India and South Africa held at the Dharamshala venue had a supportive pitch for bowlers, India easily won the match by dismissing the opponents for 117 runs. It may be expected for the Lucknow ground to have the same supportive pitch for bowlers.
Batting Concerns for Leadership
The spotlight is again on the captain Suryakumar Yadav and the vice-captain Shubman Gill. Both of them have not been performing well in the current series.
- Suryakumar Yadav has scored 29 runs in the last three matches.
- Shubman Gill has scored 32 runs in the last three matches.
Their recent low scores give concern to the management of the team.
Recent Performances
During the third T20, Shubman Gill got some time to play but was restricted to 28 runs off 28 balls only. Suryakumar Yadav hit two boundaries but failed to carry his innings forward. This unimpressive performance is one of the utmost concerns for the team in the context of the World Cup to take place soon.
Team Balance and Positions of Players
The remaining batsmen, such as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, are doing well. The participation of Jasprit Bumrah in this match is doubtful. The playing eleven of India is likely to remain the same.
Bowling Line-Up
The pace attack is expected to be spearheaded by:
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Hardik Pandya
The spin section may comprise:
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
South Africa’s Policy on Cub
South Africa is likely to take on this match very strongly. A win is a must for them if they are to stay in the race for this series.
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