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India vs. South Africa T20: Focus on Form as India Eyes Series Win

Lucknow: As India prepares to face South Africa in the fourth T20I in Lucknow on Wednesday, all eyes are on Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, and captain Suryakumar Yadav. While India aims to clinch the series, concerns loom over the recent form of key players Gill and Yadav, especially with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.

Despite a convincing seven-wicket victory in the third ODI in Dharamshala, both Gill and Yadav failed to impress, scoring 28 and 12 runs respectively. This has sparked speculation about potential changes in the Indian lineup for the fourth match.

Fans are particularly eager to see if Sanju Samson will finally get an opportunity. Sources suggest that changes are indeed likely. While Kuldeep Yadav is expected to retain his place in the playing eleven due to Axar Patel’s injury, Jasprit Bumrah is set to return, potentially replacing Harshit Rana, who took two wickets in the previous game.

There are indications that Sanju Samson might be promoted to open the innings, with Shubman Gill possibly being rested. Gill’s place in the T20 World Cup squad could be in jeopardy if he fails to perform in the remaining matches. However, if Samson shines, it could create a selection dilemma for captain Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir.

Suryakumar Yadav’s form is also a major concern. He has only managed to score 213 runs in his last 18 T20I innings. His performance is also crucial for securing his position in the team.

Possible India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.

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