SA vs IND: Three Indian bowlers who could ruffle South African batters' feathers in T20I series

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SA vs IND: Team India will cross swords with the South African cricket team in the upcoming four-match T20I series, with the opening fixture slated to be played on Friday (November 8) in Durban.

The second T20I will be played on November 10 at Gqeberha whereas the third and fourth T20I will kick off on November 13 and 15 at Centurion and Johannesburg respectively. Also Read: IND vs SA T20I Series: Schedule, Squads, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

Meanwhile, the South African pitches, especially at venues like Johannesburg and Centurion, are known for their pace and bounce. The bowlers who can consistently hit a good length and let the natural bounce do the work are expected to reap rewards. Let's now go through the names of three bowlers who are likely to come up trumps against South Africa's batting attack.

1. Arshdeep Singh: The 25-year-old Guna-born is one of the bowlers to watch out for in the upcoming series. Known for his ability to swing the ball both ways in the powerplay and deliver effective yorkers at the death, the left-arm medium-fast bowler could exploit the bounce and movement that South African conditions offer, which makes him a dangerous weapon, especially early in the innings. Having played 56 T20Is so far, he took 87 wickets, including 2 four-wicket hauls.

2. Avesh Khan: Avesh Khan is another bowler who has the potential to shine on South African tracks, courtesy of his ability to generate extra bounce and bowl consistently at a brisk pace. The 27-year-old is well-suited for the faster tracks in the Rainbow Nation, which makes him a potent threat on pitches that offer assistance to fast bowlers.

3. Axar Patel: Fast bowlers are more likely to have a success rate compared to spinners. However, Axar Patel does have the skill to make a telling impact by taking advantage of the uneven bounce. He is known for his potential to skid the ball off the track and can be handy in keeping the batters in check. Having played 62 T20Is, he took 62 wickets at a pretty decent economy of 7.38.