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| India vs South Africa T20 WC Final |
As India prepares to face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday at Kensington Oval, Barbados, fans and players alike are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, which suggests a significant chance of rain.
Weather Forecast:
According to the weather report, there is a 78% chance of rain in Barbados on June 29th. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM local time (8 PM IST). Rain is expected to be around 50% from 3 AM to 10 AM, with a potential storm at 11 AM. This forecast raises concerns about the match being interrupted or potentially washed out.
India vs South Africa Record:
India has a historical edge over South Africa in T20 World Cups, winning four out of their six encounters. Overall, in T20 matches, India leads with 14 wins out of 26 matches, while South Africa has 11 wins, and one match ended without a result. Given these stats, India is considered a strong contender for the title.
Impact of Weather on the Match:
The second semifinal in Guyana was rain-affected, and similar concerns loom over the final. ICC has a reserve day in place for the final. If rain disrupts the match on June 29th, it will be played the next day. In case the reserve day is also affected by rain, a Super Over will decide the winner. If the Super Over cannot be played due to weather, both teams will be declared joint winners.
Pitch Report:
Kensington Oval is known for its balanced pitch, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers can exploit the bounce and swing, while spinners come into play in the middle overs. The average first-innings score on this pitch is 153 runs. Out of 32 T20 matches played here, teams batting first have won 19 times, while chasing teams have won 11 times, with two matches ending without a result. Winning the toss could be crucial in this match.
Probable Playing XI:
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube/Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Key Players to Watch:
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India: Suryakumar Yadav has an excellent record against South Africa, scoring 343 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 177.72, including four fifties and one century. Kuldeep Yadav has also been effective, taking six wickets in two T20 matches against South Africa in their own backyard.
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South Africa: David Miller is the top scorer for South Africa against India in T20s, with 431 runs at a strike rate of 159.04 in 20 matches. Quinton de Kock has also been consistent, with 312 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 140.54.
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With the high probability of rain, the final between India and South Africa could be significantly impacted. Both teams have shown remarkable performances throughout the tournament and will be hoping for clear skies to showcase their best cricket. The reserve day and Super Over provisions add an extra layer of excitement and uncertainty to this much-anticipated final.
