The last battle of the 4-match T20I series between South Africa (SA) and India (IND) promises to conclude the white ball tour on a grand note. Team India taking a 2-1 lead in the series after securing an 11-run victory in their previous game against the Proteas in Centurion needs another win to seal the series with a 3-1 margin.
A 107-run partnership between Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma bolstered India’s total to 219-6 in 20 overs. Despite quickfire knocks from Marco Jansen and Heinrich Klaasen, the Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh managed to take 3 crucial wickets that restricted South Africa’s score to 208-7 in 20 overs.
However, South Africa is under high pressure, and achieving a win in the next game would just ensure that the series gets leveled at 2-2.
Although the weather and pitch conditions vary compared to their previous game in Centurion which impacts the toss-winning captain’s decision, there are possibilities for both the teams to continue with their same playing XI combination.
Let’s proceed to the preview session by finding out the schedule and venue of the SA vs IND 4th T20I match as well as the live-streaming platforms and telecasting channels. It would be interesting to delve deeper into their head-to-head stats so that you can predict the key battles and winners of the upcoming match to enhance your thrilling experience to a higher level.
Schedule and Venue of South Africa vs India 4th T20I match 2024
It’s time to know the correct schedule and venue of the SA vs IND 4th T20I match 2024:
| Date and Day | Venue | Overall Seating Capacity | Timings (Local and IST) |
| 15th November 2024 (Friday) | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 34,000 | 05:00 pm LOCAL / 08: 30 pm IST |
A Quick Summary of South Africa vs India 3rd T20I Match 2024
Let’s have a short overview of the 3rd T20I match between South Africa and India:
| Toss Winning Team | South Africa |
| Captain’s Decision After Winning the Toss | First Bowling |
| SA vs IND 2nd T20I 2024 Score | INDIA: 219-6 in 20 overs / SOUTH AFRICA: 208-7 in 20 overs |
| India’s Top Performer of the Day (in terms of batting) | Tilak Varma: 56-ball-107 runs (with a total of 8 fours and 7 sixes) Abhishek Sharma: 25-ball-50 runs (with a total of 3 fours and 5 sixes) |
| India’s Top Performer of the Day (in terms of bowling) | Arshdeep Singh: 3-37 in 4 overs |
| South Africa’s Top Performer of the Day (in terms of batting) | Marco Jansen: 54 runs from 17 balls faced (including 4 fours and 5 sixes) Heinrich Klaasen: 41 runs from 22 balls faced (including 1 four and 4 sixes) |
| South Africa’s Top Performer of the Day (in terms of bowling) | Andile Simelane: 2-34 in 3 overs Keshav Maharaj: 2-36 in 4 overs |
Key Battles to Entertain Fans in SA vs IND 4th T20I 2024
You can expect these below-mentioned high-voltage battles between South African and Indian players in the 4th T20I match:
- Gerald Coetzee vs Abhishek Sharma: South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has managed to dismiss Abhishek Sharma in two consecutive innings. Despite the Indian all-rounder making a comeback in the third T20I match, Abhishek needs to avoid losing his wicket without falling into Coetzee’s trap.
- Keshav Maharaj vs Tilak Varma: Having the ability to adapt against spin and pace, Indian batter Tilak Varma is set to continue with brilliant form following his maiden T20I century in the previous match. It could be challenging for Keshav Maharaj to control India’s in-form batter’s aggressive approach.
- Marco Jansen vs Arshdeep Singh: South Africa’s bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen has proven his power-hitting abilities with the bat at the lower order. Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh needs to grab Jansen’s wicket at an early stage before he can convert his start into destructive knocks.
- Heinrich Klaasen vs Hardik Pandya: The Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya would once again aim to recreate the magical moments of the T20 World Cup 2024 finals by grabbing Heinrich Klaasen’s wicket and becoming a game-changer in the forthcoming match.
Weather Forecast Reports for South Africa vs India 4th T20I
The weather forecast reports at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg reveal that the temperature during the match will be 23 °C, but due to mild humidity, it would give a feel of 28 °C to 30 °C.
There are 3% to 10% chances of rain with 30% cloud cover and a wind speed of 11 km/hr to 30 km/hr. However, due to the warm and sunny weather conditions, fans can enjoy the true essence of the T20 contest provided with interruption-free entertainment.
Pitch Conditions and Captain’s Decision After Winning Toss in SA vs IND 4th T20I 2024
The Wanderers Stadium’s pitch conditions heavily favor batters, and you can expect a high-scoring thrilling contest between the two sides. It is anticipated that the toss-winning captain would decide to bat first and set a 200-plus target against their opponents. However, it would be a grueling task for bowlers to come up with unique plans and prepare accordingly to restrict the opponent team’s batters’ flow of runs before they could dominate the innings.
SA vs IND Head-to-Head Data in T20 Internationals
South Africa and India are set to compete against each other in their 31st T20I match and here are the head-to-head stats you need to know:
| Teams | Overall Matches Played | Matches Won | No Result Contest | Matches Won at Neutral Venue |
| India | 30 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| South Africa | 12 | 2 |
SA vs IND Head-to-Head T20I Records in Johannesburg
This is the fifth time South Africa and India in T20Is will clash against each other in Johannesburg and the head-to-head stats at the same venue are tabulated below:
| Teams | Matches Played | Winnings | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
| India | 4 | 3 (Batting First:2 and Chasing: 1) | 203-5 in 20 overs (in 2018) | 71-0 in 7.5 overs (DLS method in 2012) |
| South Africa | 1 (Batting First) | 219-5 in 20 overs (in 2012) | 95-10 in 13.5 overs (in 2023) |
Best Desirable Playing XI Team for South Africa vs India 4th T20I 2024
Perhaps, both the teams might stick to their same playing XI of the previous clash:
South Africa’s Possible Playing XI Team for 4th T20I Match 2024:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Ryan Rickelton | Batsman |
| 2. | Reeza Hendricks | Batsman |
| 3. | Aiden Markram (Captain) | Batsman |
| 4. | Tristan Stubbs | Batsman |
| 5. | Heinrich Klaasen | Batsman and Wicketkeeper |
| 6. | David Miller | Batsman |
| 7. | Marco Jansen | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| 8. | Andile Simelane | Bowler |
| 9. | Gerald Coetzee | Bowler |
| 10. | Keshav Mahara | Bowler |
| 11. | Lutho Sipamla | Bowler |
India’s Possible Playing XI Team for 4th T20I Match 2024:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Sanju Samson | Batsman and Wicketkeeper |
| 2. | Abhishek Sharma | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 3. | Tilak Varma | Batsman |
| 4. | Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | Batsman |
| 5. | Rinku Singh | Batsman |
| 6. | Hardik Pandya | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| 7. | Ramandeep Singh | Pace Bowling All-rounder |
| 8. | Axar Patel | Spin Bowling All-rounder |
| 9. | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| 10. | Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| 11. | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
What are the Best Live Streaming Platforms and Telecasting Channels to watch SA vs IND 4th T20I Match?
Jio Cinemas App and its official website allow viewers from India to enjoy the Live Streaming of the match. Also, you can watch the Live matches on channels such as Sports 18 and Colors Cineplex.
SuperSport network will Live Stream and telecast the matches for all viewers residing in South Africa.
Who will win SA vs IND 4th T20I Match 2024: Final Prediction
Overall, South Africa and India have equal chances of winning the 4th T20I match as their batting line-up has shown a huge intent to score runs instantly in their previous clashes. The Indian team with a solid record against the Proteas in T20Is embarks on their next game with complete confidence.
On the other side, South Africa shouldn’t be overlooked for their losses against the men-in-blue and are expected to bounce back with a stronger batting performance.
Ultimately, the team having an in-depth batting line-up and maximizing the opportunity to score a majority of runs through boundaries are certain to triumph in the fourth and last T20I match of the series.