T20 World Cup 2022: India vs South Africa Match Preview, Playing XI, Head to Head, Where to Watch on TV, & Live Streaming Details for T20 WC

After starting their ICC T20 World Cup 2022 campaign with two outstanding wins over arch-rivals Pakistan and the Netherlands, a determined India would be facing a tough challenge in the form of South Africa in their Super 12 clash at the Perth Stadium on Sunday, October 30. 

Their batting looks strong with Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav roaring back to form, registering their respective half-centuries against the Dutch team while India already have an in-form Virat Kohli in their arsenal who has scored unbeaten 50s in the last two encounters. Meanwhile, bowling continues to be a bit of a concern with pacer Arshdeep Singh leaking runs at the backend of the innings.

South Africa, on the other hand head, into this contest on the back of an intimidating 104-run victory over Bangladesh. The Proteas batted the Asian side out of the contest after they posted a mammoth 205/5 on the board riding on Rilee Rossouw's 56-ball 109 before pacer Anrich Nortje's four-wicket haul wrapped up their innings for just 101.

On paper, the Proteas have an advantage over India since they have a couple of tall pacers who can be lethal on the bouncy track in Perth with the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje who can make the Indian batters look unsettled on this surface. 

Pitch Conditions

The match is scheduled to take place in Perth which is known as Australia's fastest surface that offers a lot of bounce and seam movement. The batters are in for a tough time, but can break free once they are well set at the crease. There are chances of dew later in the evening and therefore, the captain winning the toss would look to bowl first. 

Playing Combinations for IND vs SA

India

Since this is an important game for strengthening their semis hopes, the Indian team might not look to make any changes and would go with the same team that had played against the Netherlands. The onus would be yet again on batting megastar Virat Kohli to play an impactful knock and the Indian pace attack comprising Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh would be expected to make outstanding contributions on the Perth surface. 

Predicted Playing XI: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

South Africa

South Africa are in dire need of two points after their Super 12 fixture against Zimbabwe was abandoned due to rain. They have have a strong batting line-up including Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller and a rock solid pace attack.

Predicted Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

IND vs SA Head-To-Head

Played - 23 | India -13 | South Africa - 9 | NR - 1

IND vs SA Broadcast Details

Match Timings- 4:30 PM IST

TV- Star Sports

Streaming- Disney + Hotstar

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