Indian left-arm pacer Yash Dayal is poised to make his international debut in the fourth T20I against South Africa on Friday (November 15) at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This match marks a significant moment for Dayal, who has been recognized for his impressive performances in the IPL and domestic cricket.
Match context
India leads the four-match T20I series 2-1 and is looking to secure a series victory against South Africa. After a strong performance in the third T20I, where India won by 11 runs, the team is confident heading into this final match. The decision to potentially debut Dayal comes as India considers resting some of the key players, including Arshdeep Singh, who has been a standout performer throughout the series.
Yash Dayal’s background
Yash Dayal, the Prayagraj-born cricketer, has made waves in the IPL with his ability to take crucial wickets and maintain pressure on opposite team’s batterd. His selection follows a stellar season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his skills and earned a call-up to the national team. With a T20 average of 29.45 and a best figures of 3/20, Dayal brings promise to the Indian bowling attack.
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India’s predicted playing XI
The probable playing XI for India in the fourth T20I against South Africa is as follows:
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Axar Patel
- Yash Dayal
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Ravi Bishnoi
This lineup reflects a blend of experience and youth, with Dayal’s inclusion adding fresh energy to the squad.
Live coverage
Fans in India can catch the action live on Sports18 and Jio Cinema, while viewers in South Africa can stream the match on SuperSport. This last match of the India tour of South Africa 2024 will see the Men in Blue aiming to seal the series, while the Proteas Men strive to draw level.