IND vs SA 4th T20I: Suryakumar, Gill Under Pressure as India Eye Series Win

India will look to clinch the T20I series against South Africa in the fourth match in Lucknow on December 17. The spotlight will be once again on Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav's form as the team prepares for the T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil.

Having made a comeback in the series with an emphatic win in the third T20I, India will aim to seal the five-match rubber against South Africa in the fourth fixture on Wednesday, December 17, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. India produced the perfect response after being outplayed in the second match, as their bowlers came to the fore to bundle out the Proteas for just 117.

In the batting department, Abhishek Sharma once again began in his usual attacking style and set up the chase for the hosts, who reached the modest target in just 15.5 overs. While India’s bowling returned to its best despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, concerns remain over the batting form of Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill.

The captain and vice-captain once again failed to make an impact, being dismissed for 12 and 28 respectively. With only seven matches remaining in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, scrutiny over their form has intensified as India prepare to defend their title on home soil.

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