The South African team suffered a major setback in the final match of the five-match T20 series against India. The captain of the South African team, Temba Bavuma, will not participate in this match. Instead of Bavuma, Vice Captain Keshav Maharaj will be seen commanding the team. Currently, the series between the two countries is tied 2-2 and the winner of the series will be decided only until the fifth game.
South Africa has issued a statement that Temba Bavuma is not available for the final match. On behalf of the African team, information was also provided regarding the inauguration of Keshav Maharaj in place of Bavuma.
There was already speculation that Bavuma would not be available for the last match. Bavuma was injured while batting in the fourth T20I against India. Bavuma suffered a serious injury and had to withdraw injured. Bavuma did not return to the field to bat again.
The important and decisive match of the series between India and South Africa will be played in Bangalore. South Africa had won the first two games to take a 2-0 lead in the series. But India made a great comeback in the series, winning the last two matches. Currently, the series between the two countries is tied at 2-2.
Following Bavuma’s injury, it is clear that the South African team will have to make changes to their starting eleven. However, after the way the Indian team has won the last two games, there is no chance of a change in the team.