Predicting South Africa’s playing XI against India in the fourth T20I

South Africa will be up against India in the fourth and last T20I of the series. Trailing the series 1-2, the home side would be hoping to level the series. They have a tough task, given a good Indian side against them. At this point in the series, there isn’t room to make a lot of changes. They’re likely to continue with the same XI.

South Africa has struggled with a lack of contribution from the top-order batters. They would love to see one of their top 3 go big. In the bowling attack, they lack experience in the pace attack. Middle order is the strength of South Africa and they would love to capitalize on the same. They have to win the match to not lose the series.

Here’s the probable playing XI of India against South Africa for the fourth T20I of the series –

Top Order – Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, and Aiden Markram (C )

At the top, SA has the trio of Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, and Aiden Markram. Rickleton usually goes hard at the top, which might be the right approach. But he needs to get consistent.

Reeza Hendricks might not have a lot of chances to prove himself. Aiden Markram is yet to fire with the bat in the series so far. The experienced duo would be hoping to end the series on a good note.

Middle Order – David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), and Tristan Stubbs

South Africa’s strength is its middle order. However, David Miller hasn’t been at his best. The experienced batter needs to step up in a must-win game for SA. He might well be the batter the home side needs.

Heinrich Klaasen will keep wickets for SA. He has been one of the best batters in the world for a long time. Tristan Stubbs can anchor the innings and finish the game well. If required, he can bowl some overs as well.

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Lower Middle Order – Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee

In the lower middle order, SA has two pace-bowling All-rounders Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee. The duo have been particularly well with the bat apart from decent contributions with the ball.

Jansen smashed a 16-ball fifty in the previous game and nearly won for SA from a near-impossible situation. Coetzee has stepped up as a pacer. However, he needs to deliver good spells consistently.

Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Andile Simelane, and Lutho Sipamla

The South African attack is unlikely to change for the last T20I. They’re likely to stick to the trio of Keshav Maharaj, Andile Simelane, and Lutho Sipamla. Maharaj could be the sole spinner in the attack, very contrasting to India’s XI.

South African attack is pace-heavy. Apart from Coetzee and Jansen, they have young pacers like Lutho Sipamla and Andile Simelane. Neither of them has been able to make a big impact in the series so far. They would love to have a good game to end the series.

South Africa’s playing XI against India –

Ryan Rickleton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Andile Simelane, and Lutho Sipamla

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