India and South Africa gear up for a mega clash in the 2nd T20I
India and South Africa are set to play the second T20I of the three-match series on December 12, 2023, at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. The first T20I was called off without a ball being bowled, making the upcoming game crucial in terms of winning the series.
Match Details
Date and Time: December 12, 2023, 08:30 pm IST
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Head-to-Head: Matches Played: 25, India: 13, South Africa: 10, No result: 2
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The average score at the venue is 145, indicating that the forthcoming encounter might not be a high-scoring one. The pitch provides assistance to bowlers, with pacers expected to experience movement.
Due to the indifferent weather, the DLS Method may come into play, giving an advantage to the chasing team. The prediction is that the team batting second may win the match.
Probable XI’s
India: Yashaswi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristian Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Key Points
- Without a ball being bowled, The first T20I was called off, making the upcoming game crucial in terms of winning the series.
- Both teams have strong batting lineups and can chase. India has a strong squad at their disposal, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill in brilliant form.
- South Africa would be looking to start their preparations for the T20 World Cup on a decent note. The focus will be on the likes of Aiden Markram and David Miller to deliver.
- Due to an injury, Lungi Ngidi is ruled out of the series.
Match Prediction
According to the analysis, India has a better chance of winning the match. However, the match prediction is subjective and can change based on the performance of the teams on the match day.
In conclusion, the second T20I between India and South Africa promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams are eager to gain the upper hand in the series. The pitch conditions and the potential impact of weather factors make the match even more unpredictable,setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
