Published on: Jun 28, 2024 8:53 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 28, 2024 8:53 pm IST
It is time for the summit clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 as India and South Africa will lock horns in the final on Saturday evening. The Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the game at 8:00 PM IST.
Both teams have remained unbeaten in the competition so far. India outclassed England by 68 runs in the semifinal, while South Africa destroyed Afghanistan by 9 wickets in their semifinal game. Both teams now will look to win this game and get their hands on the championship. The Men in Blue will be eyeing their second T20 World Cup trophy, while the Proteas will be looking to secure their first-ever ICC trophy.
South Africa and India have locked horns in 26 T20I matches so far. India have won 14 of them, while South Africa have won 11 games. Meanwhile, one match ended without getting a result.
The two teams have not met at the Kensington Oval in T20I cricket so far.
David Miller has scored the most runs in T20I cricket in the matches between South Africa and India. The left-handed southpaw has amassed a total of 431 runs in 20 matches at a strike rate of 159.04. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 420 runs in 17 matches for India against South Africa at an average of 28.00.
Veteran Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has picked up 14 wickets in 12 matches for India against South Africa in T20Is. On the other hand, Lungi Ngidi is the most successful Proteas bowler against India in T20Is with 10 wickets in 5 matches.
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