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Following the culmination of the T20I series, South Africa and India are set to face off in a three-match ODI series commencing on Sunday at New Wanderers in Johannesburg. After the first T20I got washed out, South Africa emerged victorious in the second match. However, the visitors made a strong comeback with a resounding 106-run victory at the same venue on Thursday (December 14).
In the ODI rubber, KL Rahul will take on the captaincy role for the Men in Blue, while Aiden Markram will continue to lead the Proteas side.
T20 stats and records at New Wanderers Stadium:
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average first innings scores: 275
- Average second innings scores: 190
- Highest total recorded: 439/2 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs West Indies
- Lowest total recorded: 142/10 (48.3 Overs) by Bangladesh Women vs South Africa Women
- Highest score chased: 266/9 (47.2 Overs) by South Africa vs England
- Lowest score defended: 2347/4 (50 Overs) by South Africa Women vs Bangladesh Women
New Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report:
The track at the New Wanderers Stadium is a paradise for batter, well-known for hosting high-scoring matches. It provides a predictable behaviour of the ball, allowing batters to execute their shots with accuracy. Despite its reputation for being batter-friendly, skilled bowlers can still make an impact with well-placed deliveries.
Notably, there is a historical trend favouring teams batting second, giving them an advantage over their chasing counterparts. As a result, winning the toss might prompt the captain to opt for batting first, considering the historical preference for teams setting the target.
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Johannesburg Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Johannesburg suggests partly cloudy skies with a 15% chance of rain showers. As the cricket match advances, there is a potential for rain, which might cause interruptions. Nevertheless, both spectators and players can anticipate the game to proceed despite these potential disruptions. The temperature at the venue is expected to be around 23 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a humidity level of approximately 51%, and a wind speed of around 10 kmph.
South Africa vs India, Probable XIs:
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Ottniel Bartman
India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c & wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh
