India will field their best playing XI today as they look to crush South Africa for the second time in a row. Reportedly, a run-flowing pitch has been prepared for the match. Let’s see how India’s likely XI will fare with just hours to go before the match.
Top order
Currently India’s openers in T20 are Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. He opened the Indian innings in the first T20 in Thiruvananthapuram. While Rohit was dismissed without opening his account, Rahul scored a half-century. But Rahul’s half century came from 56 balls. They will open the Indian batting in the second T20 as well. If they manage to give India a good start, things will be easy for the team.
Virat Kohli will play at number three. Kohli disappointed the fans by getting out for 3 runs in the first match. Fans are expecting a great return of the star today.
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middle class
Suryakumar Yadav, currently India’s best T20 batsman, will play at number four. In the first T20, Surya scored a brilliant half-century. Surya played with ease on a pitch where others struggled to bat.
Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will play at number five. The ball did not get a chance to bat in the last match. Dinesh Karthik will continue to play the role of finisher. The player is likely to play at number six. The presence of all-rounder Axar Patel is also increasing the strength of the Indian batting.
Bowling line
Team India had a brilliant bowling performance in the first T20I. Deepak Chahar and Arshdeep Singh combined to destroy South Africa in the power play. They will line up in India’s pace line in the second T20 as well. And there will be Harshal Patel. If they can shine even today, things will be easy for India. In the first T20, R Ashwin, who was in the team, showed a bowling performance that tightened the opponents. The player gave away only 8 runs in 4 overs and took one wicket. Ashwin is expected to remain in the team today.
Here’s the likely Indian XI
Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
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