SA vs IND Final T20 World Cup 2024: India and South Africa teams are facing each other in the final of the T20 World Cup being jointly hosted by the US and West Indies. In this match being played between the two teams at Kensington Oval Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first.
Let us tell you that the match will start at 8 pm Indian time. The teams of India and South Africa have remained undefeated in this tournament so far. In such a situation, everyone will expect an exciting match today. However, the weather of Barbados can spoil the fun. In view of this, June 30 has been kept as a reserve day for the final. Let’s take a look at some important updates related to the match.
Who has the upper hand between India and South Africa?
So far, a total of 26 T20 matches have been played between India and South Africa, out of which India has won 14 while the African team has won 11 matches. One match could not be decided. These teams have faced each other 6 times in the T20 World Cup. Out of which India has won four matches, while South Africa has won 2. In this way, Team India has the upper hand.
How is the pitch in Barbados?
This final match between India and Africa is to be held at Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados, where 8 matches have been played so far this season. In these, the team batting first won 3 matches and the team chasing also won 3 matches. One match was tied and one was inconclusive. The average score of the first innings here is 166 runs.
Who will get help from the pitch?
Fast bowlers have got more wickets on the pitch of Kensington Oval Stadium. Pacers have taken 59 wickets here at an economy rate of 7.88. The final match is to be played on pitch number 4 of this stadium. Spinners are also effective here. Overall, batsmen may have to struggle a lot.
Rain can become a villain
The shadow of rain is looming over this final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, reports are claiming that the match can also be washed out due to rain, as there are similar chances of rain in Barbados on Saturday and Sunday. While there is a 78 percent chance of rain on Saturday, there is a 61 percent chance of rain for June 30 i.e. Reserve Day.
10-10 overs required from both sides for the result (IND vs SA Final)
ICC has kept a reserve day for this match between India and South Africa. That is, if the match is not held on 29th, then an attempt will be made to complete it on 30th. Along with this, 90 minutes of extra time has also been given. For the match to take place, it is necessary to have at least 10-10 overs from both sides.
If the match doesn’t happen then who will become the champion?
Suppose if it rains today and tomorrow and the match is not played then what will happen? In such a condition, according to the rules, both the teams will be declared joint winners. Because this season both the teams have performed well. Neither Africa lost a single match nor Team India lost any match.
Probable playing 11 of both India and South Africa teams
India
Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey / Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
south africa
Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabrez Shamsi.
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