India vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Match prediction – Who will come out on top today?

South Africa and India are set to face off in the fourth and final T20I of the ongoing series at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, November 15. India holds a 2-1 advantage, having won the first and third T20Is, while South Africa secured victory in the second match. Both teams are eager to clinch the final game, with India hoping to seal the series and South Africa aiming to level it 2-2.

Match Details

Match: South Africa vs India, 4th T20I

Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 8:30 PM IST

Live Broadcast and Streaming: JioCinema (app and website), Sports18

Pitch Report

The Wanderers Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface, with high scores being a common feature. A total over 200 is not out of reach for either team, and the side winning the toss may choose to bat first to set a big target. Bowlers will need to be strategic to contain the run flow on this high-scoring pitch.

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played: 30

South Africa Wins: 17

India Wins: 12

No Result: 1

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla

India (IND):

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Ravi Bishnoi

Key Players to Watch

Probable Best Batter: Tilak Varma

India’s Tilak Varma is in exceptional form, having scored an unbeaten 107 in his last outing. Expect him to be a key performer in the fourth T20I.

Probable Best Bowler: Arshdeep Singh

India’s Arshdeep Singh was the highest wicket-taker in the third T20I, claiming three wickets. His impressive performance with the ball could help India finish the series on a high note.

Match Prediction

India is the favorite to win today’s match.

Scenario 1:

India wins the toss and opts to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 60-70 runs

India Total: 205-215

Prediction: India wins.

Scenario 2:

South Africa wins the toss and opts to bat first.

Powerplay Score: 50-60 runs

South Africa Total: 175-185

Prediction: India wins.

With a strong lineup and momentum on their side, India is expected to take the win and clinch the series in today’s encounter.