SA vs IND 2024: South Africa’s 15-member squad for T20I series against India – Predicted

South Africa all set to host India with the much-anticipated four-match T20I series starting on November 8. After suffering a loss to India in the final T20 World Cup 2024 when the two sides finally meet, South Africa will enter its home territory with the clear intention of redeeming itself.

South Africa eyes India T20I series

South Africa recently played a hard-fought series against Ireland, ended in a 1-1 draw, and the next matches will be against the amazing Indian team in different places: Durban, Gqeberha, Centurion and Johannesburg. South Africa’s squad for the India T20I series strikes a balance between youth and experience, a system built on impactful performances and spectacular displays in domestic and international cricket. The budding talents have stepped up recently, proving their readiness with solid performances making a compelling case for inclusion, and the South African selectors have made a list that includes batting firepower, round utility, and bowling depth.

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Here is the predicted South African team for the T20I series against India:

The strikers

• Aiden Markram (c): A reliable opener and captain, known for his coordinated play and leadership. He has the ability to play spin, he is important at the top of the order.
• David Miller: A powerful left-handed finisher, Miller is known for his aggressive hitting and experience in high-pressure situations.
• Reeza Hendricks: An experienced opening batter with a strong technique, Hendricks combines stability with the ability to accelerate in powerplays.
• Ryan Rickelton (wk): A left-handed wicket-taker, Rickelton is quick with the gloves and can counter-attack to change the momentum.
• Heinrich Klaasen: Klaasen, who is a top scorer, can attack the opposition with his powerful strike.
• Tristan Stubbs: An aggressive young batter, Stubbs is known for powerful strokes and making shots in the death game.

Allrounders

• Patrick Kruger: A reliable batting allrounder who anchors the middle order, Kruger offers medium pace options for success.
• Wiaan Mulder: A balanced allrounder, Mulder is skilled with both bat and ball, adding depth to the lineup with medium pace and right-arm pace.
• Andile Simelane: Young and energetic, Simelane’s fast right-arm bowling and right-handed batting bring energy and promise to the team.

Bowlers

• Ottneil Baartman: A right-arm pace bowler, Baartman is known for his accuracy and ability to break ties.
• Nandre Burger: A left-medium-fast bowler, Burger’s pace and variation are assets, especially against top-order batsmen.
• Keshav Maharaj: An experienced orthodox bowler, Maharaj thrives in control and adds depth with his economical spells in the middle overs.
• Lungi Ngidi: A fast-medium right-arm pacer, Ngidi combines pace and bounce to trouble batsmen and is effective at all stages.
• Tabraiz Shamsi: An experienced spinner, Shamsi’s versatility and leg break add depth to South Africa’s spin department.
• Lizaad Williams: A right-handed fast bowler, Williams is known for his swing and straight lines, which are particularly effective in the powerplay.

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