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After a frustrating washout in Durban, India (IND) and South Africa (SA) head to Gqeberha with renewed hope for action in the second T20I. Both teams understand the importance of each game, not just for this series but also in the bigger picture of preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies next June. Every opportunity to gain experience and fine-tune their game is crucial.
However, the weather forecast throws a curveball. Rain is again predicted to play a role, casting a shadow of doubt over whether a full game will be possible. This adds an element of uncertainty to what was already a highly anticipated match.
Match: South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Date & Time: 12th December, 8:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Sports Network
Prepare for a thrilling encounter at the Gqeberha ground, where the South African pitch awaits with its typical characteristics. This surface is known to favor the fast bowlers, particularly during the initial overs with the new ball. Expect swing and seam, making it a batsman’s nightmare and a bowler’s dream. Teams batting first will need to be cautious and disciplined, as wickets can fall quickly. Building partnerships will be crucial to setting a competitive total. However, chasing teams can take advantage of the dew factor, which tends to settle in later in the evening. This dampness makes the ball skid onto the bat, aiding batsmen in scoring freely.
Matches Played- 24
India Won- 13
South Africa Won- 10
No Result- 1
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams, Gerald Coetzee.
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadejal, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh.
Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan (VC)
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks
Allrounders: Marco Jansen, Ravindra Jadeja and Aiden Markram (C)
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Keshav Maharaj
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks
Allrounders: Marco Jansen (VC), Ravindra Jadeja and Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Keshav Maharaj