After having two losses at the start of the T20I series against South Africa, many believed that India would be losing the five-match series at home. However, the Men in Blue turned the tables in their favour and will now be playing the final showdown after a 2-2 draw.
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The hosts will head into the fifth and final T20I game with high morale as they will try to win the contest with the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Avesh Khan being in full form.
In the 4th T20I, Dinesh Karthik’s career-best 27-ball 55 and Hardik Pandya’s 46 off 31 balls had helped India put on 169 on the board.
The Rishabh Pant-led side also made sure they dismissed the Proteas for 87 in 16.5 overs with pacer Avesh Khan (4/18) snapping four wickets and leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (2/21) claiming two scalps and Harshal Patel taking one wicket.
India vs South Africa 5th T20I weather forecast
With the country witnessing its monsoon season begin, the 5th T20I can expect rain with thunderstorms. The temperature will range between 23°C. The wind will be flowing at 14 km/hr wind speed and will also see 84% humidity. There are 68% chances of precipitation during the game.
India vs South Africa 5th T20I pitch report
As far as the Chinnaswamy stadium pitch is concerned, it is a batting paradise due to its shorter boundaries and high altitude. The pitch will offer very little help for the pacers early on, and the spinners will play a decent role in the middle overs.
The venue holds a capacity of 40000 spectators and has hosted 24 Tests, 28 ODIs & 8 T20Is so far and is also the home ground for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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