IND vs SA 5th T20I Live: Can South Africa Stage a Final Comeback?
In a highly anticipated showdown, India and South Africa clash in the 5th T20I, a crucial match for both teams. South Africa has swapped players ahead of this final encounter, looking to regain momentum. Can South Africa stage a final comeback against India?
Match Overview
South Africa won the toss and opted to chase, a strategic choice. India, on the other hand, aimed to bat first. Conditions are crucial, and Suryakumar Yadav noted that he does not expect dew to play a significant role during the match.
Team Updates
India welcomed back star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who replaced Harshit Rana. However, the team suffered a blow with the absence of vice-captain Shubman Gill. Gill sustained a foot injury during practice on December 16 in Lucknow. The BCCI reported that he is recovering but will not play in Ahmedabad.
- Injured Player: Shubman Gill (foot injury)
- Replacement: Jasprit Bumrah for Harshit Rana
To strengthen the batting lineup, Washington Sundar was also included, taking the place of Kuldeep Yadav. The Indian XI features:
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav (capt.)
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa’s Changes
In response to their previous performance, South Africa made two key changes for this match. George Linde was brought in for Anrich Nortje, while David Miller replaced Tristan Stubbs. The South African lineup includes:
- Reeza Hendricks
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Aiden Markram (capt.)
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Lungi Ngidi
- Ottneil Baartman
Conclusion
This final T20I promises intense competition. With strategic changes in both teams, fans eagerly await to see if South Africa can bounce back effectively. The match is set to be a thrilling conclusion to this series.
