After losing the rain-affected second IND vs SA T20I in Gqeberha, the India Cricket Team will take on host South Africa in Johannesburg at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday, December 14. With the series on the line, the Men in Blue will face the Proteas at a stadium where both sides have a great record. So, before the match gets underway, take a look at the Wanderers Stadium pitch report for the series decider.
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report: IND vs SA 3rd T20I
Unlike at St. George’s Park, the surface at Wanderers Stadium provides a flat track with a consistent bounce. The surface is seen as a bowler’s graveyard for pacers and spinners alike.
The sample size for the ground is considerate, with 32 T20Is being played here. In these matches, the average first-inning score is 173. The side batting second having a slight advantage, splitting the matches 17-15 in their favour.
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The highest score posted here is 260/6 by Sri Lanka in 2007 against Kenya. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 83 by Bangladesh in 2007 against Sri Lanka.
While the average score here is 173, this year the lone T20I played here saw 433 runs scored. Similar to the second T20I, the chances of dew setting here are also substantial and will make it difficult for sides to defend totals. Taking these facts into account, the side that wins the toss may opt to chase.
