Ind vs SA match: After an impressive 8-wicket win against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on December 17, KL Rahul Indian cricket team is set to take on Aiden Markram team at the St. George Park, Gkebarha on December 19. Tuesday at St. George Park. South Africa and India will play the second One Day International of their three-match series.
Preview: Ind vs SA match at St George Park on December 19, 2023
The 2nd ODI of India’s tour of South Africa, 3rd ODI Series 2023 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 19 at St. George’s Park in Gkebarha, South Africa. South Africa is busy preparing for the match. The game will start at 4:30 pm Indian time. India won the first game of the series and Arshdeep Singh won the player of the match award.
India’s victory was greatly helped by remarkable half-centuries scored by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer. Thanks to a brilliant five-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh and a four-wicket effort from Avesh Khan, the Indian fast bowlers restricted the Proteas to just 116 runs in their first innings at the Wanderers despite losing the toss.
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South Africa Andile Phehlukwayo stood out with the most fantasy points (69), while India Arshdeep Singh topped the fantasy points table with a remarkable 171.
South Africa are set to test India’s batting and bowling skills as the game moves to a new surface and venue. Unperturbed by their previous defeat, the Proteas team is desperate to win again at home. On the contrary, the Indian batsmen are focused on winning the series and are full of confidence after a convincing win.
Match Summary of Ind vs SA
Pitch and Weather Report: Weather and pitch revealed for 2nd ODI between Ind vs SA
After an impressive eight-wicket win in the series opener, India will play South Africa in the second ODI at the St George Park Stadium. Avesh Khan four-wicket haul and Arshdeep Singh’s brilliant five-wicket haul showcased India bowling prowess, troubling the South African batsmen.
Historical documents suggest a fierce conflict at the site of Gqebarha. This ground, which is considered favorable to bowlers, is difficult for batsmen to bat on and provides ample support to spinners. Depending on the characteristics of the pitch, the team winning the toss may decide to bowl first.
The quality of the pitch will be crucial in deciding the outcome as South Africa and India prepare for the second ODI. The recent rain-affected T20 match, which South Africa won under DLS, adds an element of uncertainty. This match promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the greatest players of cricket.
According to the weather, there will be a 60% chance of rain between 7 am and 10 am, 20% by afternoon and better weather later in the evening. High-scoring matches are uncommon at St George’s Park, which suggests that the spinners’ average score is probably between 250 and 260 runs.
Pacers are a smart pick for fantasy teams as they have traditionally taken 80% of the total wickets at this position. It is expected that the temperature at St George’s Park will be around 21 degrees Celsius and 70% humidity.
Head-to-Head: A Controversial History of 42 ODIs between South Africa and India
The venue has had a highly controversial history, with 42 ODIs played between South Africa and India at the St George Park Stadium in Gkebarha. In twenty of the twenty matches the team batting won, and in twenty-one the team chasing won. With a first innings average of 233, the highest score so far was 355 runs during the Pakistan vs South Africa match.
But Team India’s record at St. George Park Stadium in Gkebarha is not good at all. During six One Day Internationals at this venue, India have won only once and lost five times. Notably, India have won only once in five matches against South Africa, which puts the Proteas ahead in terms of previous encounters at this ground.
To make the story even better, South Africa most recent performance on this ground came in the 2019 cricket match against Sri Lanka, which they won by six wickets. These past figures suggest that South Africa will have the advantage at the St. George Park Stadium, which creates an exciting backdrop as both teams prepare to face each other.
Ind vs SA probable 11 for upcoming 2nd ODI match
| India Predicted XI | South Africa Predicted XI |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Reeza Hendricks |
| Sai Sudharsan | Tony de Zorzi |
| Sanju Samson | Aiden Markram |
| KL Rahul | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Rinku Singh | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Washington Sundar | David Miller |
| Axar Patel | Wiaan Mulder |
| Mukesh Kumar | Andile Phehlukwayo |
| Avesh Khan | Keshav Maharaj |
| Arshdeep Singh | Nandre Burger |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Lizaad Williams |