5 key duels to watch out for in India-South Africa T20I series

The first match of the series will act as a platform for the hosts to chase an all-time 13-0 T20I winning record and become an all-time great team in this format leading to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Here we take a look at 5 key battles to watch out for during the highly anticipated series. Rishabh Pant vs Anrich NortjeThe upcoming T20I series can be a serious match-up between Rishabh Pant’s aggressive intent and the pace of Anrich Nortje.

The Delhi Capitals captain, who finished the season with 340 runs at an average of 30.91 and a strike rate of 151.79, will certainly want to up the ante. KL Rahul vs Kagiso RabadaBoth KL Rahul and Kagiso Rabada have had a great IPL 2022. KL Rahul, while leading debutants Lucknow Super Giants, wrapped up his amazing season with 616 runs at an average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 135.38.

Pace machine Rabada, meanwhile, spoiled many parties with 23 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 8.46. Quinton de Kock vs Bhuvneshwar KumarSouth Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman couldn’t have asked for a better IPL 2022 season. Providing much-needed stability to the Lucknow Super Giants top order, QDK registered 508 runs at an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 148.97.