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Headline: Shubman Gill Ruled Out of T20 Against South Africa Due to Injury; Sanju Samson Likely Replacement
Lucknow, India – Indian Vice-Captain Shubman Gill will miss today’s crucial fourth T20 match against South Africa due to a leg injury, the team management announced. The absence of Gill throws a curveball at the Indian batting lineup as they seek to clinch the series, currently leading 2-1.
While Gill’s replacement has not been officially confirmed, sources suggest Sanju Samson is the frontrunner to step into the opening batsman role. Gill has faced scrutiny over his T20 batting approach recently, even after scoring 28 runs off 28 balls in the previous match.
The start of the match has been delayed due to dense fog in Lucknow, causing visibility issues. The toss, initially scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, will now be reviewed at 7:30 PM IST.
Adding to the team’s concerns is the form of Captain Suryakumar Yadav, who has struggled to find consistency. Despite a relatively low target of 118 in the previous match, Yadav could only manage 12 runs. His performance this year has been below par, with no half-centuries and an average below 15 in T20s.
A victory today would secure the series for India.
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