IND vs SA Pitch Report for 4th T20I at Wanderers, Johannesburg

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is set to host the fourth and final T20I clash between India and South Africa, as the Men in Blue aim to clinch the series, holding a 2-1 lead after a thrilling victory in the last game.

Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch Report

The Wanderers, known as the “Bull Ring,” is a high-altitude, batter-friendly venue where T20s often produce high scores. The average first innings score in T20I here is 171. The pitch offers pace, true bounce, and an ideal surface for stroke players.

Do spin or fast bowlers get assistance at Wanderers Johannesburg?

Spinners also tend to find some help, as wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav have previously thrived here, with Yadav picking up a five-wicket haul in a past game. Expect a high-scoring match showdown with bowlers needing to use variations to counter the powerful batting lineups.

SA vs IND T20I Series Recap

The series has been an exciting back-and-forth, with both sides showcasing standout performances. India’s explosive innings of 219 in the third game, fueled by Tilak Varma’s maiden century, underscored their batting prowess, while South Africa put up a valiant fight, only to fall short by 11 runs. With one game left, the Proteas are determined to level the series.

Players to watch out for

Abhishek Sharma (India): Returning to form with a quick fifty, Sharma’s aggressive style suits the Wanderers’ conditions. Fans will be eager to see if he can maintain this momentum in the final game.
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa): Known for his explosive batting, Klaasen’s recent 41 off 22 balls highlighted his ability to dismantle both pace and spin. His high strike rate at the Wanderers (162.80) makes him a potential game-changer.
Varun Chakravarthy (India): Leading the series wicket tally with his precise and deceptive spin, Chakravarthy will look to exploit any uneven bounce to keep South Africa in check.
Marco Jansen (South Africa): Jansen has proven valuable with both ball and bat, recently smashing 54 off 17 balls. With seven wickets in his last five matches, he’s been the Proteas’ go-to bowler and could be pivotal to their hopes.

IND vs SA 4th T20I Playing XI

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Dayal.

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Simelane, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla.

Who will win the 4th T20I India vs South Africa?

With batting-friendly conditions and a recent history of high-scoring encounters, a first-innings score around 180-200 may be the target. Although the toss may not be critical, captains may prefer to chase, given the slight advantage teams have had in the second innings historically.

IND vs SA Pitch Report for 4th T20I at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg