By NSB.News Desk
Ahmedabad: Suryakumar Yadav and his team are set to begin their Super 8 campaign against South Africa national cricket team at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. The high-voltage encounter promises to test Team India’s strength after an unbeaten run in the group stage.
The pitch at the venue is reportedly made of black soil, which could assist spinners as the game progresses. It remains to be seen whether India will opt for a third spinner in the playing XI or make tactical changes — including the big question around Kuldeep Yadav’s place in the lineup.
Both India and South Africa entered the Super 8 stage undefeated in the group phase. However, India did not face any major heavyweight side earlier, making this clash their first real challenge in the tournament.
Squads
🇮🇳 India Squad
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj.
🇿🇦 South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen.
With both sides boasting explosive batting line-ups and quality bowling attacks, fans can expect a thrilling contest in Ahmedabad as the Super 8 stage heats up.