India Likely XI for 3rd T20I vs South Africa: The India national cricket team will take on the South Africa national cricket team in the third of the ongoing IND vs SA T20I Series 2024 on November 13. The IND vs SA 3rd T20I 2024 will take place at the iconic SuperSport Park in Centurion, where India have had mixed results. The series is locked at 1-1, making the third T20I between India and South Africa, extremely important, which could decide who heads into the fourth and final match with a psychological advantage. In this crucial match, let us look at what XI India could field at Centurion. IND vs SA 3rd T20I 2024 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About India vs South Africa Cricket Match in Centurion.

Top-Order: Abhishek Sharma has struggled with his form, however, the left-handed opener is likely to get another shot at the top. Sanju Samson will want to get over his performance from the second T20I. Suryakumar Yadav completes a top-heavy batting order for India.

Middle-Order: India's middle-order is stacked with batters, and all-rounders, who have in the series been utilised as floaters. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya have been steady for India, while Rinku Singh has been disappointing in the two T20Is. IND vs SA 2024: Teammates Sing Birthday Song For Sanju Samson as India National Cricket Team Arrives in Centurion Ahead of 3rd T20I Against South Africa (Watch Video)

All-Rounders: India have stacked their lower-middle order with several all-rounders, which gives them added stability. Axar Patel and Pandya are key for India, who provide extra padding for top-order batters.

Bowlers: India's bowlers missed their mark in the second T20I, which witnessed South Africa make a comeback, despite Varun Chakaravarthy claiming five wickets. Arshdeep Singh needs to find his mojo back after the first T20I, he went for plenty in the second clash. Ravi Bishnoi has been the most economical for India.

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