IND vs SA 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for 4th T20I

India will face South Africa in the fourth T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday, December 17, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India are ahead in the series after winning the third game of the series after chasing down the target of 118 runs in 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand. It will be the first T20I match between South Africa and India at this venue.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs South Africa, 4th T20I:

1. Kuldeep Yadav vs Quinton de Kock:

Kuldeep has been one of the best bowlers for India in this format, and de Kock has already proved his value in the white-ball series. In T20Is, de Kock has made 13 runs off nine deliveries against Kuldeep. Kuldeep has dismissed de Kock twice in two matches in IPL.

2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Keshav Maharaj:

Suryakumar Yadav has faced Keshav Maharaj in seven T20I matches so far. The Indian skipper has made 71 runs off 47 deliveries against Maharaj. Maharaj is yet to dismiss Suryakumar in T20Is so far.

3. Arshdeep Singh vs David Miller:

Arshdeep Singh dismissed David Miller in a T20I game in 2022. Miller has a strike rate of 177.8 against Arshdeep and has made 48 runs off 27 deliveries in seven T20I games.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Tilak Varma a key player to watch out for against South Africa in the 4th T20I?

A1: Tilak Varma is the leading run-scorer in the series with 114 runs in three games at an average of 57. Against South Africa, Tilak has amassed 423 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 161.45, including two centuries.

Q2: What strategies could South Africa use to challenge India in the 4th T20I?

A2: South Africa should look for early wickets with pace and movement. The bowlers will have to be aggressive right from the word go while spinners will have to control the middle overs. When batting, South Africa should aim for a strong powerplay without losing too many wickets.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India vs South Africa clash in the 4th T20I?

A3: Hardik Pandya and Marco Jansen are the two all-rounders to watch out for in the India vs South Africa clash in the 4th T20I.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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