India vs SA Final: Pitch report, head-to-head, toss factor, India's strengths and weaknesses. Here's all you need to know
India Vs SA Final: Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval has favored pace bowlers more than spinners. Fast bowlers have taken 59 wickets at an average of 20.22, while spinners have claimed 32 wickets at an average of 26.40. Pacers have been slightly less economical, conceding 7.88 runs per over compared to the spinners' 7.28.
The surface is generally good for batting, but seamers might find some assistance with the new ball in the early morning conditions. The last match played here, between the United States and England, featured almost equal boundary lengths (64m and 62m) with a straight boundary of 74m.
India Vs SA Final: Toss Factor
Winning the toss has proven advantageous, with the toss-winning team triumphing in 18 out of 29 completed T20I matches at this venue. Teams have chosen to bat first 13 times, winning 10 of those matches. Conversely, teams opting to bowl first have won 8 out of 19 matches.
In the current tournament, the toss-winning team has won 3 out of 6 matches that produced a result. Out of eight games, captains have elected to bat first three times, winning one, and opted to chase five times, winning three.
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The Kensington Oval has hosted eight matches in this tournament, with six resulting in a definite outcome. Teams batting first and second have each won three games, with one match ending in a tie. The ground has the third-highest scoring rate in the tournament, with runs coming at
