SA vs IND: 5 all-rounders you must have in your Dream11 team

The four-match SA vs IND T20I series will begin at the Kingsmead, Durban, on November 8 (Friday).

After winning the home T20I series against Bangladesh, Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team have a bigger challenge in front of them. They will play a four-match T20I series in South Africa, which will get underway on Friday, November 8, in Durban.

India will continue with a second-string squad filled with youngsters and fringe players looking to cement their spot in the T20I side. On the other hand, South Africa will welcome back some of their senior players from the T20 World Cup 2024 squad who had been on a rest during their recent white-ball matches in the UAE.

Both units include some game-changing all-rounders in their squads. So, let’s talk about the five all-rounders whom you should pick in your Dream11 team for the SA vs IND T20I series.

Here are the five all-rounders you must have in your Dream11 team during the SA vs IND T20I series:

5. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma is likely to open for India in the SA vs IND series because he is the only specialist opener in the squad. He is an aggressive batter who likes to take on the bowlers from the first ball of the innings. He already has a T20I century to his name.

He is a handy left-arm spinner, so we might see him roll his arm over against South Africa’s right-handers. That makes him a good choice as an all-rounder for your Dream11 team for the upcoming series.

4. Marco Jansen

South Africa have a few exciting all-rounders in their team. The biggest name of them is Marco Jansen, who will be leading the pace attack in the absence of Rabada and Nortje.

Jansen’s left-arm angle coupled with his height makes him a really difficult pacer to face. Jansen will be a big challenge for India because he can exploit the bounce and pace from the South African pitches.

He also adds value with the bat at No. 7 or 8. Jansen is a must-have all-rounder in your Dream11 teams.

3. Axar Patel

Axar Patel, who was not selected for the test tour of Australia, will feature in the T20Is in South Africa. The left-arm all-rounder will be a key player for the visitors. His tight line and length make him a difficult bowler to hit.

Further, his improved batting skills in recent years give India a perfect balance. He is a floater who can bat at any position, as we saw in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where his cameo with the bat proved to be decisive.

2. Patrick Kruger

Patrick Kruger recently made his T20I debut for South Africa and had a decent start to his career. He has 71 runs and seven wickets in six T20Is under his belt.

Patrick is a power hitter who can hit towering sixes at will, and his medium pace can be effective in home conditions. He has all the ingredients to be a surprise package in the SA vs IND T20I series.

1. Hardik Pandya

The No. 3 ranked ICC men’s T20I all-rounder, Hardik Pandya could prove to be the most impactful player in this series. Right from his debut, he has been an indispensable part of India’s white-ball teams as he provides the desired balance to the XI.

He won the Player of the Series award against Bangladesh recently for his 118 runs at a blistering strike rate of 222 and one wicket with the ball. Pandya is the perfect choice to be the captain of your Dream11 teams.

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