India vs South Africa Prediction: India to start the series with a win

After winning the series against Australia, India will have one last series to play before they go to the all-important world cup. Will India continue to shine or will South Africa continue their legacy of not losing any series against men in blue?

India form

India was in trouble after the first game of the series against Australia. They went 1-0 down then won back-to-back games to win the series 2-1. Bumrah and Patel have shown their class when after coming back into the side. They will be looking to continue the good performance and gear up for the World cup. Virat Kolhi and Panya's forms have been positive for India. India will be looking to get their first series win against South Africa since 2018.

India Predicted Lineup

KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

South Africa form

South Africa gave a tough fight against India when they played men in blue in June. The series ended 2-2 and it was a comparatively weak South African side. Temba Bavuma has returned to lead the side after injury. He will be looking for some good results from the team as well as getting back in form. Reeza Hendricks, Tristian Stubbs, David Miller, and Aiden Markram are doing well for South Africa and are currently in sublime form. South Africa has a better and more experienced pace lineup with Rabada and Nortje.

South Africa Predicted Lineup

Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, David Miller(c), Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Expert betting tips

The pitch will assist batters like all subcontinent pitches and expect an even bounce throughout. The team bowling first will certainly have an edge as both teams are good chasers. We expect India to win the tie as they are in good form at the moment. 

Prediction

• India to win for 1.55;
• First Innings score over 175.5 for 1.83;
• Team to make highest first Innings score - India for 1.72