SA vs IND Predictions – 3rd T20I – 13/11/2024
South Africa and India head to Centurion with scores tied after Stubbs and Coetzee rescue the hosts
The four-match T20I series between South Africa and India is poised well with the scoreline tied heading into the third game on Wednesday, November 13th. The two rivals will lock horns at SuperSport Park in Centurion, with the match scheduled to start at 8:30 PM IST.
Check out our analysis for the third T20I.
SA vs IND Prediction – 3rd T20I – Best Bets
Here are some of the best bets for this South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match.
Suryakumar Yadav TO 28.5 runs – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed early in the last game but remains a big threat to the hosts. He has amassed over 2500 runs in T20I cricket at an average of 41 and strike rate of 168.
Total sixes 18.5 – 10Cric @ 1.85, BET HERE
Centurion has historically produced very high-scoring games and the ball generally flies here. This match features several big hitters on both sides such as Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.
Varun Chakravarthy to pick more wickets than Arshdeep Singh – Dafabet @ 1.80, BET HERE
Varun Chakravarthy has been terrific in the series, picking 3 for 25 in the first game and a career-best 5 for 17 in the second. Arshdeep Singh, on the other hand, has struggled and has been expensive.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
SuperSport Park in Centurion is one of the best venues for batting in the world. It’s generally a nightmare for bowlers here as containing runs is very hard. Looking at the last seven T20Is where the full 20 overs were bowled, the average first innings score reads an impressive 194.
SA vs IND Odds 3rd T20I
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Head-to-Head Record SA vs IND
There have been a total of 29 T20 internationals played between South Africa and India over the years. India have the upper hand with 16 victories while the Proteas have claimed 12 games. India are also ahead in the last five encounters by 3-2.
South Africa
It looked like South Africa were heading towards their second consecutive loss of the series but Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee had other plans. After restricting India to just 124 with a collective bowling performance, the hosts had a big collapse and were reduced to 86 for 7. Coetzee broke the shackles with a couple of sixes while Stubbs finished with an unbeaten 47 off 41 to steer his side over the line.
India
The men in blue made a match out of a low total after a poor batting performance but it was not to be. Defending just 124, Varun Chakravarthy delivered a magnificent spell of 5 for 17 in four overs with Ravi Bishnoi picking 1 for 21. However, pacers couldn’t contain the pair of Stubbs and Coetzee.
Where to Watch SA vs IND 3rd T20I
Check out the details of where to watch the South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match.
- Sports18 Network owns the rights for the broadcast of this series in India with the online streaming available on Jio Cinema.
- South African viewers can watch the matches on SuperSport.
- For those living in other parts of the world, check with your local sports broadcasters.
Toss Prediction
All of the previous five T20Is played at Centurion were won by the chasing teams, including the highest ever T20I run-chase of 259. You can expect the captain winning the toss to opt to field first in this game.
SA vs IND 3rd T20I – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather in Centurion is expected to be mainly clear and breezy on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Rain should not be a major threat with only around a 6% chance of precipitation. The temperature is likely to range between 15-25 degree Celsius.
Favourites to win the match – India
Looking at the betting markets, India remain slight favourites to win the third T20 international. The visitors will head into this match with a 55% chance of winning.
Key matchup
Varun Chakravarthy has done well against Heinrich Klaasen in T20 cricket, conceding 45 runs in 30 balls but dismissing the batter three times.
