South Africa vs India

SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-To-Head Stats and Pitch report for India tour of South Africa, 2nd Test

South Africa is leading the tw-match Test series by 1-0.

Jan 2, 2024 5:00 pm

Excitement is brewing in Cape Town as India (IND) and South Africa (SA) gear up for the second Test at Newlands, just a day away. Smarting from a lopsided defeat in Johannesburg, India craves a comeback to level the series. For the Proteas, it’s a chance to seal the series 2-0 and send off Dean Elgar, a true stalwart of South African cricket, on a winning note. This final Test promises a clash of titans, with both teams hungry for victory for very different reasons.

SA vs IND: Match Details

Match: South Africa vs India, 2nd Test

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 3rd January, 02:00 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Sports Network

SA vs IND: Pitch Report

With its verdant outfield fringed by towering oaks and the city skyline painting the backdrop, Newlands offers a visual feast even before a ball is bowled. But beneath the beauty lies a pitch with a decidedly spicy personality. Newlands is a heaven for fast bowlers, its surface offering delectable swing and seam movement, especially under the early morning sun. Batting here, particularly on Day 1, is akin to a tightrope walk, one false step and you’re plummeting.

The statistics speak volumes about the pace-friendly nature of the pitch. Batters will have to show a lot of application as every ball promises to be an event. Each run will be vital and could shape the result of the game.

SA vs IND – Head-To-Head Test Records

Matches – 43

Wins for India – 15

Wins for South Africa – 18

Draw – 10

SA vs IND: Probable Playing XI

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa Playing XI: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Tony de Zorzi, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger.