IND vs SA Pitch Report for 3rd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion

Published on: Nov 13, 2024 2:26 pm IST|Updated on: Nov 13, 2024 2:26 pm IST

IND vs SA Pitch Report SuperSport Park Centurion

The 4-match T20 series between India and South Africa is tied at 1-1, and now all eyes turn to SuperSport Park in Centurion for the third T20 match. The second match of the series went down to the wire with Tristan Stubbs pushing South Africa across the line in a tense finish.

IND vs SA Pitch Report for 3rd T20I

SuperSport Park in Centurion is known for its lively pitch, offering plenty of bounce and pace. However, recent white-ball matches at the venue have witnessed many high-scoring affairs.

With an impressive average score of around 180 and runs flowing at an average of 9.46 per over, the pitch is typically a delight for hitters.

In India’s last T20I at Centurion back in 2018, the team scored 188, only to see South Africa easily chase it down.

Last T20I Match Result at the venue

The last T20I at SuperSport Park in Centurion saw a T20 record of 517 total runs scored in two innings.

South Africa pulled off a record-breaking chase against West Indies who had posted a massive target of 258 runs powered by Johnson Charles’ explosive century off just 39 balls—the quickest T20I hundred by a West Indies player. South Africa responded with equal disdain with Quinton de Kock hammering a century in just 43 balls. The game saw 35 sixes, leaving bowlers hapless.

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Centurion record

South Africa has played 14 T20 Internationals at Centurion, with a record of 6 wins and 8 losses. This history shows Centurion as a competitive ground where conditions often favor bowlers, especially in the early innings. Here’s a quick look at South Africa’s T20I performance at this venue:

Matches Played: 14
Won: 6
Lost: 8
With both teams showing strong form, the Centurion pitch will add an exciting dimension to the match and keep fans on the edge of their seats.

What should teams do after winning the toss at SuperSport Park in Centurion?

Thus far, 16 T20Is have been played at this venue. The team batting first has won 8 times whereas the chasing team has won 7 times.

Team Won
Batting First 8
Batting second 7
Tie or No Result 1

IND vs SA 3rd T20 squads

India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya. Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh. Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak. Avesh Khan. Yash Dayal.

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen. Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger. Keshav Maharaj. David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton. Andile Simelane. Lutho Sipamla, and Tristan Stubbs.

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