Tue Nov 12 15:27:54 UTC 2024: ## India’s Top Order Faces Pressure in Crucial Third T20I Against South Africa
**Centurion, South Africa:** India’s top order will be under intense scrutiny in the third T20I against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday. While Sanju Samson’s century in Durban secured a win in the first game, the visiting batting lineup faltered in Gqeberha, crumbling under the South African bowling attack.
Young opener Abhishek Sharma faces particular pressure, having failed to cross 20 runs in his last seven matches. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has also struggled to find his rhythm, with only a 75 against Bangladesh as a highlight. Tilak Varma has shown promise with starts but hasn’t converted them into substantial scores, while Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh have also been unable to consistently score runs.
The Indian bowlers have performed well, with spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy taking wickets in tandem. Chakravarthy, making a comeback after three years, earned his maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket in Gqeberha. Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan have also impressed with early breakthroughs.
South Africa, on the other hand, has struggled against Indian spinners, a weakness they need to address.
India enjoys a slight edge in the head-to-head record, leading 16-12. The third T20I is scheduled for 8:30 PM IST on November 13th. The match will be broadcast live on Sports18 channels in India and can be streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website.
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