India vs South Africa T20I series 2022
1st T20I:
First T20I of the series of 3 T20I matches between India and South Africa is going to be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram on September 28th 2022.
India vs South Africa History:
Overall:
Series:
This is going to be the eighth bilateral series between the teams. The home side won 3 times and the visiting side won 2 times. 2 series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 5 series in the span of 11 years from 2006-07 to 2017-18, where the home team won thrice and the opposite team won twice.
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 2 series from 2006-07 to 2011-12.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 3 series from 2017-18 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 2 series from 2011-12 to 2017-18.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 2 series from 2011-12 to 2017-18.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are DDWLL.
Matches:
The teams completed 20 meetings in the shortest format of cricket, till date. The host won 11 times, whereas the opponent won 8 times. A (1) game was called off without any result (No Result).
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 2 matches (4 times) from 2006 to 2009, from 2010 to 2012, from 2012 to 2015 and from 2022 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 3 matches from 2022 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 2019 to 2022.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 2019 to 2022.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are WWLLL.
Indian Backyard:
Series:
This is going to be the fourth bilateral series between the teams. The home side won 0 times and the visiting side won 1 time. A couple (2) of series resulted in a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 1 series in the span of 7 years from 2015-16 to present, where the visiting side won the engagement.
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 0 series, till date.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 2 series from 2019-20 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 1 series in 2015-16.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 3 series from 2015-16 to present.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are DDL – -.
Matches:
The teams completed 9 meetings in the shortest format of cricket, till date. The host won 3 times, whereas the opponent won 5 times. A (1) game was called off without any result (No Result).
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 2 matches from 2022 to present.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 3 matches from 2022 to present.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 2019 to 2022.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 2019 to 2022.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are WWLLL.
Points and Rankings:
The series is the comparison between the first rank (India (268)) and third rank (South Africa (258)) teams. The host is 10 points ahead of the visitors.
The Home Team:
The team played 182 T20Is. Out of them, the team won 119 times including 3 wins in a tied match and lost 58 times. 5 matches were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the host will earn a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose 3 points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will earn a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose a (1) point without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will earn 0 to 1 point without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will impact on the team for neither gain nor lose either the points or the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India are WWLWL.
The Visiting Team:
The team played 157 T20Is. Out of them, the team won 92 times including a (1) win in a tied match and lost 63 times. 2 matches were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the team will earn 5 points with a (1) position in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose 3 points with a (1) position in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose a couple (2) of points with a (1) position in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will gain 4 points with a (1) position in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose 0 to 1 point with a (1) position in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will gain 2 to 3 points without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will help the team to gain a (1) point without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa are WWWWL.
The First Outing:
The result of the match will impact the team’s points, as if the result will go in favor of the host then the home side will gain a (1) point without any impact in the ranking, whereas the opponent will lose a (1) point with a (1) position in the ranking. On the other hand, in case of a reverse result, the visiting team will gain a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking and the home team will lose a (1) point without any impact in the ranking.
Venue Weather:
Weather forecast of Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram shows the weather would be partly cloudy throughout the match. There will be less chances of rain, as the precipitation percentage would be between 14% to 16%. The temperature would be between 26 to 28 Celsius. The wind would be between 9 – 13 km/h. The speed of wind and the temperature would decrease gradually.
Toss and Pitch:
Team preferred to bat first after winning the toss 0 times in 2 played games.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to bat first, are – – – – -.
On the other hand, the teams, who chose to field first, won 1 time and lost 1 time, too.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to field first, are WL – – -.
The first batting team won the match 1 time. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, also won 1 time.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while the team bat first, are WL – – -.
Overall, 1 time the teams won the toss, won the matches and lost 1 times, as well.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while winning the toss, are WL – – -.
Home Side:
Particularly, for India, the team won the toss 0 times in 2 games.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue, while winning the toss, are – – – – -.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue, while losing the toss, are LW – – -.
Score:
The lowest defended total was 67 runs (in 8 overs game) in 2017, and the highest successful chase was 171 runs in 2019.
The first innings lowest total was 67 runs (in 8 overs outing / according to run rate) in 2017 and the highest total was 170 runs in 2019. For the second innings, the lowest total was 61 runs (in 8 overs encounter / according to run rate) in 2017 and the highest was 173 runs in 2019.
The batting average of the first innings is 19.75 and 29.25 is for the second innings.
T20I History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Both the teams never faced each other at the venue. The upcoming encounter will be the first between the teams.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India against South Africa at the venue are – – – – -.
Teams’ T20I History at Venue:
The Home Side:
The home side has an average record, as the team won once and lost once, too, in 2 played outings.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue are LW – – -.
The team never got a chance to chase the target, till date.
The Visiting Side:
The home side has never got a chance to play at the venue. The upcoming outing will be the first for the team.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa at the venue are – – – – -.
Selected XI for both the Teams:
India:
The home side comes with 3 pacers, as the team comes with a couple (2) of bowling all-rounders, both with spin.
India Eleven: R. Sharma, KL. Rahul, V. Kohli, S. Yadav, R. Pant, D. Karthik, A. Patel, R. Ashwin, D. Chahar, H. Patel, A. Singh
South Africa:
The visiting team comes with 3 pacers and a couple (2) of spinners.
South Africa Eleven: Q. de Kock, T. Bavuma, R. Rossouw, A. Markram, D. Miller, T. Stubbs, W. Parnell, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, A. Nortje, T. Shamsi
*Notes: the result of the most recent match is at the left. *Notes: D means draw in “last five series results”. *Notes: T means tie in “last five match results”. *Notes: “*” means the match was tied but the match was resulted through one over eliminator. *Notes: https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/greenfield-international-stadium-thiruvananthapuram-all-you-need-to-know-about-venue-of-india-vs-west-indies-ind-vs-wi-5th-odi/307580 *Notes: https://anytvnews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-temba-bavuma-can-break-rohit-sharmas-record-heinrich-klaasen-also-has-a-chance-to-reach-the-top/