India vs South Africa match today: India will aim to seal the T20I series against South Africa with a game to spare when the two teams face off in the fourth match in Lucknow on Wednesday (today). In the previous game, India’s bowlers put on a dominant show, bundling South Africa out for just 117. Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana picked up two wickets each, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube chipped in with one wicket apiece.
India are expected to stick with the same playing XI from the Dharamsala match. Axar Patel has been ruled out of the series due to illness, while Jasprit Bumrah’s availability remains uncertain after he left the squad before the third T20I for personal reasons.
IND vs SA 4th T20I: Lucknow’s Weather and pitch report of Ekana Stadium
As per AccuWeather, temperatures during the match are expected to hover around 18°C in the morning, rise to about 21°C in the afternoon and then drop to nearly 12°C by evening. The weather is likely to remain hazy throughout the day, with air quality expected to be poor, similar to many parts of the country.
During the IPL, the Ekana Stadium usually offers a slow surface that suits the home team, Lucknow Super Giants, especially their spinners. However, with India having a well-balanced pace and spin attack, the pitch is likely to offer something for everyone. Batters and fast bowlers should enjoy the early phase, with the surface slowing down later to assist spinners. Dew is expected to play a role, which could push teams to bowl first after winning the toss.
India vs South Africa T2oI: Head-to-head record
In terms of head-to-head record, India and South Africa have faced each other 34 times in T20 internationals. India have won 20 matches, while South Africa have won 13, with one game ending in no result.
India vs South Africa T2oI: Full squads
India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (w), Sanju Samson (w), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock (w), Donovan Ferreira (w), Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje.