SA vs IND 2nd T20I: India aims to seal series in Gqeberha. Can South Africa fight back? Match preview, pitch report, and weather update for Nov 10.
After an almost dominating performance in the series opener, Team India looks to carry that momentum forward into the second T20I against South Africa on November 10 at St George's Park, Gqeberha. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, Men in Blue presented an all-around performance in the first match, marked particularly by new-age bowling combined by excellent spin by Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi and one-dimensional old-school batting by Sanju Samson.
India's juggernaut continues its hold, awaiting sealing the series in South Africa where it enjoys a better head-to-head record. But the Proteas would be desperate to go one better than their previous shows and seek atonement for losing the T20 World Cup 2024 Final against India.
Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have clashed 28 times in T20Is. India is ahead with 16 victories, with South Africa recording 11 wins, and one ended in no-result. India won 7 of 10 T20I games played on South African soil.
Pitch Report for SA vs IND 2nd T20I: Gqeberha, St George's Park
A lot of movement can be expected off the St George's Park pitch at Gqeberha for the seamers in the initial stages. Batsmen will have to be cautious in the initial overs, which would be merely added cream for seamers like Gerald Coetzee, Arshdeep Singh, and Marco Jansen.
Runs might be scored with difficulty on this wicket, and the score of 200+ has been obtained only once in the last 10 T20I games. Patience would be the key for the batters to adapt to the conditions and make partnerships before steering ahead in this encounter.
November 10 Gqeberha Weather Forecast
The probability of exceeding more than 50% for Gqeberha weather on match day is expected to rain and may interfere with the game. Almost 80% humidity level with a mild temperature at about 19°C, which is a tough one for players, especially for the bowlers who can take maximum advantage from the swing and the grip with the ball.
Predicted XI SA vs IND 2nd T20I
India's Predicted XI:
Sanju Samson (wk)
Abhishek Sharma
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya
Rinku Singh
Ramandeep Singh
Axar Patel
Varun Chakravarthy
Arshdeep Singh
Avesh Khan
Sanju Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav will lead India's batting order. India's lineup is strong because of a mix of veteran batsmen and skilled bowlers which puts them on good footing against the spin-friendly lineup of South Africa.
South Africa's Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton
Reeza Hendricks
Aiden Markram (c)
Tristan Stubbs
David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen
Patrick Kruger
Marco Jansen
Keshav Maharaj
Ottneil Baartman
Gerald Coetzee
They will depend on captain Aiden Markram and David Miller to stabilize the batting line-up, and with the bowling end being brought by Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj, they're going to bring the firepower needed. With such a motivating turn of events, excluding their last few struggles, South Africa might just flip this, stabilizing that middle order and being able to keep up with India's spinners.
Match Prediction: Will India's Momentum Strengthen Them to Win?
India enters this match as favourites. Their team has proved depth and class in all departments, and with their spinners matching the efficiency exhibited earlier, South Africa's fragile batting line-up might find things rather difficult to handle. South Africa will not let things drift; they will not only use some advantage of a home crowd but also a tenacious team that may make the task of Indian team a challenging and tough one.
How to Watch SA vs IND 2nd T20I
Telecast Details:
India: JioChinema
UK: TBA
USA: Paramount+
This second T20I between India and South Africa promises some riveting cricket for cricket enthusiasts around the world. After taking a one-nil lead in the series, India is looking to clinch it, while South Africa will look for redemptive revenge. Stay tuned!
