With a dominant performance led by Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, and Shreyas Iyer, India are 1-0 up in the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa. The 8-wicket victory displayed the all-round prowess of the KL Rahul-led Indian contingent. Bowlers made full use of the bounce and pace of the South African pitch, on the other hand, batters especially Shreyas Iyer and debutant Sai Sudharsan made the chase as easy as possible.
After a commanding lead in the first ODI, India will now lock horns with the host South Africa in the second match of the series on 19th December.
Enthusiastic spectators and cricket fans in the world of ICT never let a chance slip by to rally behind their preferred teams. Therefore, to bolster your fantasy cricket experience, we bring you a comprehensive preview, playing 11 predictions, venue details, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the upcoming 2nd ODI clash between IND and SA.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Match Details
Teams: India vs South Africa
Venue: St George’s Oval
Date: December 19, 2023
Time: 13:30 (IST)
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Pitch Report
The second One Day International (ODI) is set to take place on December 19, 2023, at 4:30 PM IST at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Renowned for its historical preference for pacers, the pitch at St George’s Park tends to offer a robust bounce, making it advantageous for fast bowlers. Batsmen, however, may find success once they navigate through the challenges posed by the new ball, allowing them to establish their rhythm and build their innings on this particular playing surface. The dynamics of the pitch create an intriguing setting for an exciting cricket encounter, promising an engaging battle between the bowlers and the batsmen.
India vs South Africa ODI: HEAD-TO-HEAD
In the realm of One Day Internationals (ODIs), the cricketing titans India and South Africa have engaged in 91 fierce battles on the field. Amidst these encounters, India has emerged triumphant in 38 contests, showcasing their cricketing prowess, while South Africa has claimed victory in 50 matches, underscoring their competitive spirit.
The remaining 3 matches concluded without a definitive result, adding an element of unpredictability to the historical encounters between these two cricketing powerhouses. The statistics mirror the intense and closely contested nature of the rivalry, making every India-South Africa ODI clash a compelling chapter in the narrative of cricketing history.
India’s tour of South Africa: ODI Squads
India ODI squad: KL Rahul (Captain)(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa ODI squad: Aiden Markram (Captain), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Player News
Deepak Chahar who was earlier a part of the Indian contingent withdrew his name from the ODI series due to an unknown family emergency. While it was reported that Shreyas Iyer, the vice-captain of the Indian ODI squad will miss the IND vs SA 2nd ODI as he will begin preparations for the two-match Test series which will begin right after the ODI clash.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Predicted Playing 11
India (Predicted) Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c & wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
South Africa (Predicted) Playing 11: Aiden Markram (Captain), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger
FAQs
Q. Where can I watch India vs South Africa series in India?
A. Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs South Africa 2023-24 matches live telecast on the Star Sports Network channels. You can watch the India tour of South Africa live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Q. Will Virat Kohli play the ODI Series against South Africa?
A. Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli will not be participating in the 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
Also read: IND vs SA: Mohammed Shami To Be Ruled Out Of South Africa Tests Due To Injury
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