SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: AP Photos)
The host South Africa (SA) will lock horns in the 2nd ODI match with India (IND) in the Three-match ODI series. The match is all set to take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa at 4:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
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Men in Blue will look to seal the series when they face the Proteas in the second ODI at the St George's Park. KL Rahul-led India registered a comprehensive 8-wicket win over Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg to go 1-0 up on Sunday (December 17).
After pace duo of Arshdeep Singh (5 for 37) and Avesh Khan (4 for 27) ripped through the South African batting line up, bundling them out for just 116, debutant Sai Sudarshan (55 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (52) smashed fifties to take India home with 33.2 overs to spare.
SA vs IND, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
South Africa: L-L-W-L-W
India: W-L-W-W-W
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Pitch Report
The wicket in St George's Park have seen both pacers and spinners find joy with totals crossing the 250-run mark only three times in the last five ODI matches at the venue. The team chasing have improved their record to 21-20 against the teams winning when batting first at the venue, thanks to the last six results with the average first innings total being 238.
St George's Park Stadium ODI Stats and Record
Matches: 42
Matches Won Batting 1st: 20
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 21
Average 1st Innings Score: 238
Highest Team Total: 335/6 by Pakistan vs South Africa in 2002
Lowest Team Total: 112 All Out by New Zealand vs Australia in 2003
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Top Player Picks
Andile Phehlukwayo (SA)
- Andile Phehlukwayo was the only player from his team, who performed decently in both department by scoring 33 runs and picking up 1 wicket in the last match.
Aiden Markram (SA)
- The new captain of the Proteas team has been terrific with bats, as he scored match-winning innings against India 2nd T20 and crucial runs in the 1st ODI game.
Shreyas Iyer (IND)
- Shreyas Iyer batted beautifully in the last match, he scored 52 runs and he is continuing his excellent ODI form from ICC CWC 2023 tournament.
B Sai Sudharsan (IND)
- Debutant B Sai Sudharsan played an excellent innings in the last match, he has scored 55 runs in that match.
Arshdeep Singh (IND)
- Very talented Arshdeep Singh picked-up 5 wickets in the last match. He is definitely a key pick for this upcoming match.
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 33 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match | 69 |
| Aiden Markram | 12 runs in 1 match | 18 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 52 runs in 1 match | 70 |
| B Sai Sudharsan | 55 runs in 1 match | 76 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 5 wickets in 1 match | 171 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 wickets in 1 match | 140 |
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If South Africa Bats First | Shreyas Iyer | Aiden Markram |
| If India Bats First | Shreyas Iyer | Arshdeep Singh |
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, choose in-form players from both the teams. Selecting top-order batsmen will fetch you more points The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-4-2-3.
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, TD Zorzi, B Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: B Sai Sudharsan
Vice-captain: Aiden Markram
SA : 5 Players; IND: 6 Players
SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rassie van der Dussen, Tilak Varma, B Sai Sudharsan
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Keshav Maharaj
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Arshdeep Singh
SA : 4 Players; IND: 7 Players
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