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The second T20I between India and South Africa is set to take place at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, December 12.
The opening match of the three-game series in Durban was abandoned due to rain. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and take the lead in the series. This upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash between two high-quality sides.
T20 stats and records at St George’s Park:
- Total matches: 8
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average first Innings scores: 130
- Average second Innings scores: 135
- Highest total recorded: 179/6 (20 Overs) by South Africa vs New Zealand
- Lowest total recorded: 146/10 (20 Overs) by New Zealand vs South Africa
- Highest score chased: 125/4 (16.3 Overs) by Australia Women vs South Africa Women
- Lowest score defended: 155/6 (20 Overs) by India Women vs Ireland Women
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St George’s Park Pitch Report:
The wickets at St George’s Park initially favor batters but provide assistance to spin or seam bowlers as the game progresses. Teams batting first have had the edge over those chasing, so the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first.
Gqeberha Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Gqeberha indicates cloudy conditions with a high chance of rain showers, around 70% precipitation. Despite the expected disruptions, it is anticipated that the fixture will proceed. The temperature at the venue is projected to be around 21 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at approximately 75%, and a wind speed of around 35 kmph.
South Africa vs India, Probable XIs:
South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
