Debut Alert! Suryakumar includes Ramandeep Singh in place of Avesh Khan in 3rd SA vs IND T20I

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The team that wins this match will take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the ongoing four-match T20I series.

So, here comes a much-anticipated T20I debut for Ramandeep Singh. Indian cricket witnessed a new face on Wednesday as Ramandeep made his debut for the national team in the third T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg. The 27-year-old Punjab all-rounder replaced pacer Avesh Khan in the playing XI in what is a must-win clash.

Ramandeep’s inclusion comes as a reward for his consistent performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders during their title-winning campaign in the 2024 IPL, impressing with both bat and ball. The talented all-rounder boasts a strike rate of 167.83 in T20 cricket, showcasing his aggressive batting style. His ability to contribute with the ball, maintaining an economy rate of 7.76, adds further value to his game.

Team India Playing XI

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy

South Africa Playing XI

Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla