Ramandeep Singh Made his T20I debut for India in the third T20I against South Africa at Centurion’s SuperSport Park on 13 November. The 27-year-old all-rounder picked up his debut wicket from the star player. Hardik Pandyamarked a significant milestone in his cricket career.
Ramandeep Singh’s cricketing journey
Ramandeep has been a rising star in cricket especially after his impressive performances in the IPL 2024 season. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)he played a crucial role in their title-winning campaign. He batted brilliantly for the Knight Riders, scoring 125 runs at an excellent strike rate of over 201 in just 14 matches. His ability as a finisher and his contributions with the ball made him an attractive prospect for the national team.
Before making his debut, Ramandeep showcased his skills in various domestic tournaments, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, where he performed consistently well and earned the recognition of the selectors.
Changes to India’s playing XI for the third T20I
Ramandeep was replaced in this match Avesh Khan In India’s playing XI.
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“We have one change – Ramandeep is making his debut. Avesh performed well for us, but one of the two bowlers had to sacrifice.” India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav said after the defeat.
“We played well in the last two games when we batted first. The boys came out with clear plans and they are implementing them, I am very pleased with that.” he added.
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Ramandeep became the 118th player to represent India in T20 internationals on his debut and expectations are high on his performance as he embarks on this new chapter in his cricketing journey.
SA vs IND, 3rd T20I: Match by both teams
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakraborty
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Riza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla
