India's first T20I against South Africa was a washout but finally there was some action with the 2nd T20I in Gqeberha as the hosts defeated the Men In Blue by five wickets (via DLS method). After rain washed away in the first game, the second game too, was interrupted by rains as the visitors could not complete the full quota of 20 overs. The Proteas were then set a revised target of 152 (DLS) and they chased it down convincingly despite losing wickets. (As It Happened | Scorecard | Cricket News)
With the action now turning to New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, India will look to level the series after a dissapointing turnout in the second game with the ball. As for Aiden Markram's men, they will look to keep the pressure and continue their fine form from Gqeberha.
As both teams look to take seize the initiative in the bilateral series, here are three key battles that could define the outcome of the game:
Shubman Gill Vs Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen scalped the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the 2nd T20I but he did pose problems for both the openers in Gqeberha. Jansen went for 39 runs in three overs but his pace and bounce could trouble the Indian batters especially Shubman Gill. The Indian batter scored a golden duck and would look to turn things around in Jo'burg. This match-up will be one mouth-watering affair.
Ravi Bishnoi Vs Reeza Hendricks
