crew India At home, Temba will be returning to international cricket with a five-match T20I series against Bavuma-led South Africa. The opener is scheduled to be played on June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the stadium, where the hosts will chase down a 13-0 T20I winning record and become an all-time great in the format that will lead to the upcoming ICC. T20 World Cup 2022.
As many big guns have been rested after the 2-month-long Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the team will be led by ace batsman KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as his deputy. The likes of Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik make a comeback after a long time adding firepower to the Indian team.
The Proteas are up to the challenge and will do their best to stop India’s winning streak. Before the high-voltage series begins, let’s take a look at 5 major battles to watch out for.
Rishabh Pant vs Enrique Nortje
The upcoming T20I series could be a serious match between Rishabh Pant’s aggressive intent and Enrique Nortje’s pace. The Delhi Capitals captain, who ended the season with 340 runs at an average of 30.91 and a strike rate of 151.79, would certainly look to move on. His presence in the middle order adds even more flair to the batting department, but it remains to be seen how the wicketkeeper-batsman handles Nortje’s pace. The South African pacer, who has traded his way for DC under Pant, has suffered a lot. However, during the six matches he played in IPL In 2022, he took nine wickets and will be looking to raise the bar in the T20I series and against his IPL captain as well.
KL Rahul vs Kagiso Rabada
Both KL Rahul and Kagiso Rabada have had a great IPL 2022. KL Rahul made his major debut for Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 616 runs at an average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 135.38. Meanwhile, pace machine Rabada spoiled many parties with 23 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.46. KL Rahul has shown tremendous grit and determination at the crease and Rabada has displayed the same amount with his precise toe crushers, mixing his balls with equal speed. Actually, Rabada performed better than Team India’s flamboyant batsman in match 42 of IPL 2022 where Rabada sent Rahul back at the beginning of the innings. It will be redemption time for KL Rahul and time to settle the score!
Quinton de Kock vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The South African wicketkeeper-batsman could not have asked for better than the IPL 2022 season. Providing much-needed stability to the Lucknow Super Giants top-order, QDK scored 508 runs at an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 148.97. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, meanwhile, wants a little more from the IPL, picking up 12 wickets in 14 matches with an economy of 7.34, but the pacer would like to leave his past behind and try to level up his performance and beat Quinton D. Cock with variety in his bowling. The opening overs will be especially worth watching. Bhuvi was trying to swing the ball both ways, so that he could challenge Quinton. Meanwhile, de Kock would like to carry his IPL form into the series.
Temba Bavuma vs Yuzvendra Chahal
In limited overs cricket, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will lead the side and the hosts will face a tough challenge but they will face the challenge of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, the magician of spin. The winner of the IPL 2022 Purple Cap, the shrewd spinner took 27 wickets in 17 matches with an economy of 7.75. Chahal wants to continue his fine form and beat Bavuma.
David Miller vs Harshal Patel
David Miller was one of the stars of Gujarat Titans to win the title in IPL 2022. Miller scored 481 runs in the IPL 2022 season with an average of 68.71 and a strike rate of 142.73. Batting in the middle order, he will face pacer Harshal Patel, who took 19 wickets at an economy of 7.66. In such a situation, it will be exciting to see whether ‘Killer Miller’ dominates his show or if Harshal can beat his South African batting rival.
(See Team India chasing the record for most wins in T20Is in a five-match T20I series against South Africa from June 9th2022, starting at 7 PM, live and exclusive on Star Play network and Disney+ Hotstar)
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