Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
South Africa
India
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On Friday, November 8, South Africa will face India in a Twenty20 match scheduled to start at 16:00 Central European Time. Here’s my pick for a bet on the game’s winner.
South Africa
The South Africans recently wrapped up a Test series against Bangladesh in late October, where they claimed victory in both matches, winning by seven wickets and 273 runs. Notably, South Africa reached the T20 World Cup final but fell to India, an impressive achievement for this squad. Since that tournament, South Africa has played 15 matches, maintaining a balanced record with seven wins, seven losses, and one draw. Looking ahead, they have 13 more matches across various formats—T20s, Test series, and One Day Internationals—before the year’s end.
India
India’s recent outings were in a Test series against New Zealand, which ended in a disappointing sweep as they lost all three matches by eight wickets, 113 runs, and 25 runs. Before this series, India was on a five-match winning streak. As the reigning T20 World Cup champions, they’ve generally performed well in Test matches, going unbeaten in eight games. However, India’s current form appears inconsistent, giving South Africa a possible chance to capitalize on their recent struggles.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- India has lost three consecutive matches. South Africa has won its last two matches.
- The last encounter between India and South Africa was in the T20 World Cup final, where India triumphed by seven runs.
Prediction
South Africa and India come into this game in contrasting form. India’s three-game losing streak contrasts with South Africa’s back-to-back victories. This is the first match for both teams since the World Cup final, and South Africa will be eager to exact revenge. I’m backing South Africa to win, with odds at 1.83.
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