India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: India will look to build on their strong performance in the second T20I against South Africa when the two teams meet in the second match on Sunday (November 10). Sanju Samson’s brilliant 107 off 50 balls led India to a 61-run victory in the series opener, but the team faces concerns about the lack of contributions from other key batters, particularly in the top order.
South Africa, on the other hand, is struggling without key players like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Tabraiz Shamsi. Their recent form has been poor, with losses to the West Indies and a draw against Ireland. South Africa will need strong performances from senior players like Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Heinrich Klaasen to have a chance in the second T20I.
On the Indian front, openers Abhishek Sharma’s ongoing struggles with the bat are a major worry, as he has failed to convert opportunities into substantial scores. While young Tilak Varma showed promise with a quick 33 in the first match, he will need to build on such performances to secure his place in the side. The middle-order, which includes players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, also faltered after a solid start, with India losing six wickets for just 36 runs in the middle overs. This collapse has raised questions about the stability of the middle and lower order.
On the positive side, India’s bowlers were clinical in the first T20I, with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi both taking three wickets to restrict South Africa to just 141. Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan also contributed effectively with the ball. With their bowling attack firing on all cylinders, India will be confident of a strong performance in the second match as they aim for a 2-0 series lead.
India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch the match
The second T20I between India and South Africa will take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, November 10, with the remaining matches scheduled for November 13 and 15 in Centurion and Johannesburg respectively. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST. The IND vs SA series will be broadcast live on Sports18 1, Sports18 1 HD, and Colors Cineplex channels in India. Fans can also stream all four matches live on the JioCinema app and website.
India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Full Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Patrick Kruger, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla (for 3rd and 4th T20Is), Tristan Stubbs
India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 28
- India Wins: 16
- South Africa Wins: 11
- No Result: 1
India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Gqeberha is expected to be slightly cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 16°C. Rain is unlikely, with only a minimal 1.1mm expected.
India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Match Prediction
As per the Google win predictor, India has a 55% chance of winning the second T20I, while South Africa is given a 45% chance.