India and South Africa are set for a thrilling clash in the final T20I of the series at Johannesburg’s Wanderers Stadium this Friday.
After a tough loss in the second game, India bounced back in style to claim victory in the third T20I, turning the series in their favor with a 2-1 lead.
Meanwhile, South Africa put up a fierce fight, nearly chasing down India’s massive 220-run target but falling short by just 11 runs. This upcoming final match offers the home team another opportunity to level the four-match series but if they lose, they will lose the series as well.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
South Africa vs. India Final T20 match live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this match in the US:
- TV Channel: Willow Sports
- Live Stream: Fubo
Fans in the United States and Canada will be able to watch this game live exclusively on WillowTV.
Willow Sports is a cable TV channel, but if it’s not included in your current package or you’ve cut the cord, it’s available on Fubo.
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What time does South Africa vs. India Final T20 match kick off?
This T20 match takes place at the The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa and kicks off on Friday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S./Canada:
| Date | Start time | |
| Atlantic Time | Fri, Nov. 15 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Nov. 15 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Nov. 15 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Nov. 15 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Nov. 15 | 7:00 a.m. |
South Africa vs. India Final T20 team news
The Proteas’ bowling unit faced a relentless onslaught from the Indian batters in the third match. Led by Marco Jansen and supported by Gerald Coetzee, the South African attack struggled to stem the flow of runs. South Africa had also brought in Lutho Sipamla in place of Nqaba Peter, but he failed to make an impact. Only Keshav Maharaj and Simelane showed any effectiveness, each managing to take two wickets. However, India capitalized on the loose bowling to set a daunting total of 219.
South Africa’s ongoing struggles with their top-order batting have become increasingly problematic. Skipper Aiden Markram’s lack of form, combined with the inability of openers Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks to establish a solid start, has added pressure on the middle order. Once again, the middle order couldn’t rise to the occasion. David Miller missed an opportunity to score big, and Heinrich Klaasen, known for his power-hitting, couldn’t steer the game in his team’s favor. Yet, there was a silver lining in Marco Jansen’s outstanding performance, as he not only bowled well but also struck the fastest fifty from his country.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Heindricks, Tristian Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Gerald Coetzee, Simelane, Keshav Maharaj.
After a tough loss in the second match against the hosts, the Indian team entered this game determined and well-prepared. They stayed committed to their opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, they are likely to stick with them for the final match as well. Abhishek, who had struggled in the first two games, found his rhythm here, scoring a much-needed half-century to regain his form. Meanwhile, Sanju unfortunately fell for a duck once again.
In the middle order, Tilak Varma stepped up at number three, crafting an impressive unbeaten knock of 107, marking his maiden T20I century. While Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh didn’t make significant contributions, debutant Ramandeep Singh had a memorable start to his T20I career, launching his first ball for a six. Avesh Khan was rested for this match.
The bowling attack was led by Arshdeep Singh, who delivered a brilliant spell. Although the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi couldn’t make any significant impact in the match, the team might consider a minor change in the bowling lineup. However, they are likely to stick with a similar team composition moving into the final match.
India predicted XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Axar Patel, Tilak, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi.
