SA vs IND 2nd T20I Match Prediction [Source: @BCCI/x.com]
It’s game time again as India and South Africa get ready for the second T20I at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday, November 10. India is riding high after a big win in the first match and will be looking to wrap up the series whereas South Africa will be desperate to level the series and keep the battle going.
South Africa
South Africa needs a serious bounce-back if they want to stay in the series. The first match saw them concede a massive 202/8. Their bowlers struggled, with only Gerald Coetzee showing some fight by picking up three wickets. Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj had their moments, but the rest took a real pounding.
Moreover, South Africa’s top order crumbled with Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs falling short. While Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller got a few runs, none of them managed a big score. With the series on the line, the Proteas will be hoping for a much stronger team effort.
India
On the other hand, Indian batters went berserk from the get go as they put on a show fans won’t forget anytime soon. Sanju Samson led the charge with a belligerent 107 off 50 balls with seven fours and ten sixes.
When it came to defending their total, India’s spinners, Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, were unstoppable, each grabbing three wickets. South Africa was bowled out for just 141, with India walking away with a big 61-run win. The Men in Blue will look to continue the good run of form and clinch the series.
SA vs IND Head-to-Head Records
Categories | South Africa | India |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
Matches Won | 11 | 16 |
Matches Lost | 16 | 11 |
No Result | 1 | 1 |
How Will the St George’s Park Pitch Behave?
St George’s Park has been kind to batters, with the average first-innings score in T20Is around 170. That means we could see another high-scoring game. Toss might not be a huge factor, but after India’s success batting first, whoever wins the toss might just choose to set the target.
Players To Watch Out For In SA vs IND 2nd T20I
Top All-Rounders
Patrick Kruger (South Africa)
In his last 6 matches, Patrick Kruger has taken 8 wickets at an economy rate of 9.33 and a strike rate of 13.75. He took the key wicket of Suryakumar Yadab in the last game and his bowling in the middle over will once again be crucial. Moreover, he has ths ability smash a few big hits at the death which could prove handy.
Hardik Pandya (India)
Hardik Pandya has been a vital figure in the team's recent successes. While the all-rounder failed to get going in the last match, he will look to make amends as his role will be crucial for India in the upcoming game.
Top Batting Performers
Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)
Over the last 10 matches, Tristan Stubbs has scored 236 runs at an average of 33.71 and a strike rate of 150.31, showcasing his ability to accelerate the innings effectively.
Sanju Samson (India)
Sanju Samson has been in exceptional form, amassing 327 runs in 9 matches at an average of 46.71 and a strike rate of 181.66. In the last two matches, he has smashed consecutive centuries, which makes him a key player in India's batting lineup.
Top Bowling Performers
Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)
Keshav Maharaj has claimed 6 wickets in his last 5 matches at an economy rate of 7.00 and a strike rate of 16.00, providing control and breakthroughs in the middle overs. He was relatively economical in the last match as well and will play a huge role in this game as well.
Ravi Bishnoi (India)
Ravi Bishnoi has been effective with 12 wickets in his last 8 matches ar an economy rate of 7.77, and a strike rate of 15.5. The last match saw him bag three wickets and he will once again be the ace up India's sleeve in the upcoming game.
Today's Match Prediction: SA vs IND 2nd T20I
Predicted Top Performers
South Africa – Patrick Kruger, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj
India – Hardik Pandya, Sanu Samson, Ravi Bishnoi
SA vs IND 2nd T20I: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 180-200
Predicted second innings score: 170-190
Predicted Result: The toss will not be a big factor here, however, the team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.