IND vs SA 5th T20I: The five-match T20 series being played between India and South Africa has now reached its last and decisive point. The fifth match of the series will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, on which both the teams will be eyeing. Team India is currently leading 2-1 in the series, while the fourth T20 to be played in Lucknow was canceled due to dense fog. In such a situation, the last match has now become like the final of the series.
Will Gill’s injury change the playing XI?
Before this important match, some big changes can be seen in the Indian team. Vice-captain Shubhman Gill has injured his leg and there is doubt about his playing. Although he has reached Ahmedabad with the team, the medical team is keeping an eye on his condition. If Gill is not fit, the team management may have to make changes in the opening pair.
Sanju will open?
Due to Gill’s injury, there is every possibility of Sanju Samson opening. Sanju has batted in different positions before and has the ability to score runs quickly in the powerplay. Abhishek Sharma can handle the responsibility of opening with him. This pair is considered capable of giving an aggressive start.
India’s batting line-up
Captain Suryakumar Yadav will bat at number three. Although Surya’s bat has been quiet so far in this series, but the team management is confident that he will return to form. Suryakumar himself has also said that he is not out of form, he is just not able to score runs. In such a situation, the last match will be a big opportunity for him to prove himself.
Tilak Verma has strengthened his place in the middle order. His confidence has also increased due to getting continuous opportunities at number four. After them, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma give depth to the team in batting. Despite the absence of Gill, the batting of the Indian team looks strong.
There may be changes in bowling also
Talking about bowling, the responsibility of spin department will be on the shoulders of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakraborty. Considering the workload in fast bowling, Jasprit Bumrah can be given rest. In his place, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh can take charge, who have performed well in the past also.
