Perth: The T20 World Cup cricket series will be played between India and South Africa in Perth today at 4.30 pm. This match is expected to be a great clash between strong South African pace and strong Indian batting line-up.
The Indian team has been placed in Group 2 of the Super 12 round of the T20 Cricket World Cup after defeating Pakistan in the first match and the Netherlands in the second match. With this, the Indian team is at the top of its division with 4 points. Meanwhile, South Africa’s first match against Zimbabwe was abandoned in the middle due to rain. In the 2nd match, Bangladesh was bowled out by 104 runs. With this win, South Africa are 2nd with 3 points.
If the Indian team wins today’s match, they can strengthen their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. However, today’s game is not expected to be easy for the Indian team. Because the Perth pitch where the match is played is favorable for pace and bouncers. Due to this, the fast bowling department of the South African team, which includes Kagiso Rabada, who bowls more than 145 kmph, and Henrich Norgea, who flies at a speed of 150 kmph, may challenge the Indian batting line-up.
Apart from KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav are in top form in the top order. They can swing the bat to give a befitting reply to South Africa’s pace.
In terms of bowling, Ashwin is adding strength along with Mohammad Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arsh Deep Singh. Yuvendra Chahal is likely to replace Axar Patel in today’s match.
In the South African team, Quinton de Kock, Riley Roseau, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs are adding strength with their action. Riley Roseau has been in excellent form with two centuries in a row. Riley Roseau, who scored 100 runs in the bilateral T20I series against India last month, made a sensation by scoring 109 runs in the match against Bangladesh on the 27th. Another great innings could emerge from him.
In today’s match, it is expected that the South African team may field two additional fast bowlers instead of two spinners. Tabriz Shamsi may be eliminated in this regard. Because Shamsi had scored more runs in the recent series against India. Shamsi could be replaced by Marco Jansen or Lungi Nikidi.
How is the stadium?
The Perth venue will lend itself well to bouncers. The average score of this pitch is 133. In the last 21 matches played here, the team batting first has won 13 times.