India’s bowlers will target early wickets against South Africa, said bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday as he predicted that their out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma would be back among the runs soon.

Sunday will see what he termed a “mouth-watering” rematch of the T20 World Cup final two years ago, won by India, when the teams clash in the Super Eights in Ahmedabad.

“We know that their top order gives them that momentum, with Quinton [de Kock] and Aiden [Markram] up front in good form and hitting the ball very well,” said the former South Africa quick bowler Morkel. We will definitely put our best foot forward to try and get those early wickets.”

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