IND vs SA 2nd T20I | Who Won The Toss Today?

image-lq2gakphSuryaKumar Yadav [Ap photos]

In the 2nd T20 clash between India and South Africa at St George's Park, Gqeberha, South Africa's Aiden Markram won the toss. Opting to bowl, the Proteas aimed to put pressure on India. 

The decision sets the stage for an exciting match, adding suspense to the T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav and the Indian team will be looking to capitalise on opportunities with the bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined due to illness, Tilak Varma is playing in the No.3 spot instead of Shreyas Iyer. Jitesh Sharma dons the gloves at No.6, edging out Ishan Kishan, while Kuldeep Yadav gets the nod over Ravi Bishnoi in this encounter.


Playing XI's

India Playing XI : Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar

South Africa Playing XI : Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi


Captain's Quote:

Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain): "Very happy to be here (South Africa). I mean, leading the side, I am happy, as well as seeing that we are getting some game time. We are happy to be batting first as we were quite confused about what to do if we had won the toss.

I mean, we have around 6-7 months for the next T20 World Cup. I have said the boys to express themselves.


Aiden Markram (South Africa Captain): "We are going to bowl first. It's under the covers for most of the time and with the overhead conditions, it's good to chase.

It is an important series. Each game becomes quite challenging with the World Cup coming next year. Great group to be around and with the weather around, nice to get some action. 
It's a tricky one (About players' availability). Lost of cricket obviously. Lot of the guys are playing all three formats. If anyone wants a rest, we have to give them. We have got a good depth going around in the country. A good opportunity for the players. No one is making debut."