India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match Prediction, Pitch Report

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India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match Prediction: India gave a commanding performance in the first match against the host South Africa in the 1st ODI match of the series in which the Indian team won by 8 wickets. The next game will be played at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, starting at 4:30 PM IST.

India’s bowling unit was brilliant in the last match against the South African team, as they got the whole team out under 116 in just 27.3 overs, and then the Indian batter chased the total by 8 wickets. It was Sai Sudharsan’s debut match, who scored half a century in just 43 balls. However, it was all about Arshdeep Singh’s maiden five-wicket haul in the ODI.

Scalping a 5⃣-wicket haul, Arshdeep Singh was on a roll with the ball & bagged the Player of the Match award as #TeamIndia won the first #SAvIND ODI. 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/tHxu0nUwwH pic.twitter.com/tkmDbXOVtg
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 17, 2023

South Africa once again was clueless about the pitch condition, and just like in the 3rd T20, the batters failed to improve their performance at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. They got all out on 95 in the 3rd T20, and then in the first ODI, they got out on 116. Reeza Hendricks and Van der Dussen got out on a duck, and only Phehlukwayo scored 30-plus runs in an ODI match.

Both teams missed the opportunity to take the DRS at the correct time when Mukesh Kumar got Reeza Hendricks out. KL Rahul did not take the DRS, which did not cost India much, but for South Africa, Markram did not take the DRS when Sai Sudharsan was out, and they paid the price.

When and Where To Watch India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match

Match	India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match
Date & Time	December 19, 2023, 4:30 PM IST
Venue	St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Where to Watch	Hotstar

Player Injury Report For India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match

There is no latest injury news, and all players are fit to play.

India vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI Record

Match Played	92
India Won	39
South Africa Won	50
Tie/NR	0/3

India won the last four ODI matches against South Africa, but it will not going to be easy for them.

Weather Conditions For India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match

The weather will be a bit overcast, and there is a chance of rain in the morning and evening.

Pitch Report of St George’s Park, Gqeberha, In India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match On December 19, 2023

Match Played	42 Matches
Batting first won	20 Matches won
Batting second won	21 Matches won
Average 1st innings scores	233 Runs
Highest Team innings total	335/6 by PAK
Lowest Team innings total	112/10 by NZ

The Pitch Report of St George’s Park, Gqeberha, has been great for the pace bowlers, and it was used in the 2nd T20I. The spinners will also get some purchase from the pitch, and it is one of the slowest pitches in South Africa, where only the 250 mark has been crossed in the last 42 Matches.

Team Preview Of India

India gave Sai Sudharsan a chance in the opening slot, and he delivered well, but it was not a challenging match because the South African batters failed to put up a big total. However, India can make a few changes on the side because there is news that Shreyas Iyer will take a break for the test match preparation, and Rinku Singh will replace him.

Important players for the India Team in the match against South Africa

1- Kuldeep Yadav took five wickets in the last T20 match, and South Africa does have a weakness against wrist spinners. He took 27 wickets against South Africa in just 12 matches. In the last match, he took only one wicket, but at St. George Park, he had the best bowling figure in the ODI.

2- Rinku Singh will join the ODI team in the 2nd ODI match against South Africa as a middle-order batter. He did quite well in the T20 series and his last few matches, which might give him an edge to get another chance in the ODI against South Africa.

3- Arshdeep Singh was amazing in the last match, taking five wickets and also with his amazing swing bowling. It was an important match for him because he has been finding his form since returning from the injury.

Team Preview Of South Africa

South Africa needs to back themselves, and in both last matches, they got out with a low score, which is a big thing because of the defeat against Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup.

Important players for the South Africa Team in the match against India

1- Aiden Markram needs to step up and give one of his best performances in the next match as he had a great 2023 year in ODI, averaging 52.36 in 22 matches consisting of three centuries and five half-centuries.

2- Heinrich Klaasen has been amazing for South Africa for the last two years, averaging around 48+, but he needs to keep his performance consistent. In the last match, he failed to live up to his name, but he is one of the most improved batters.

3- Nandre Burger looked lethal in the last match but was not able to take a wicket, but he will be crucial as it was his debut ODI match, and he can do way better for the South African side.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Match Prediction

After winning the first match in the ODI series, India will have the upper hand in the next match.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Probable Playing 11 of India

KL Rahul (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Sai Sudharsan, Sanju Samson, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Probable Playing 11 of South Africa

Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi