India Likely XI for 4th T20I vs South Africa: The India national cricket team are leading the four-match T20I series 2-1 against the host South Africa national cricket team. The final T20I between India and South Africa will be played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on November 15. Team India has a stunning record at The Wanderers Stadium. The Men in Blue have won all six T20Is they have played so far at the venue. Having an excellent record in Johannesburg, Team India will enter the crucial fourth T20I against South Africa as firm favourites. Ahead of the IND vs SA 4th T20I 2024, let's look at what India XI could field. Varun Chakaravarthy Strikes Back, Dismisses Aiden Markram Right After Conceding a Six During IND vs SA 3rd T20I 2024 (Watch Video).
Top-Order: After a string of low scores, opener Abhishek Sharma finally found his rhythm during the third T20I. Sharma slammed a crucial fifty in Centurion, which India won by 11 runs. For the fourth T20I, India would stick with the same opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. At number three we would expect Tilak Varma, who slammed his maiden T20I century during the third T20I.
Middle-Order: Captain Suryakumar Yadav will be supported by hard hitters Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh in India's middle order. Suryakumar and Rinku would be aiming to step up in the fourth T20I after having a disappointing run with the bat in the ongoing series.
All-Rounders: Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya are key for India in the lower-middle order. Both star all-rounders provide stability and depth in the lower middle order. Fans Climb Trees to Watch Virat Kohli's Special Net Session Ahead of BGT 2024-25 India vs Australia 1st Test in Perth (Watch Video).
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace bowling attack. He will be supported by Hardik Pandya and Ramandeep Singh. In the spin department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi will be the frontline spinners alongside Axar Patel. Apart from these three, Abhishek Sharma can provide a few overs of spin if needed.
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