On December 12th, South Africa and India lock horns in the 2nd T20I at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The much-anticipated match is set to commence at 03:00 PM GMT / 05:00 PM local time, promising an intense clash between these cricketing powerhouses.
India vs South Africa Match Preview
As the opener was abandoned without toss, the 2nd T20I of the series is marking the two teams’ first T20I encounter since the World Cup 2022. The last meeting saw South Africa emerge victorious by 5 wickets, overcoming Suryakumar Yadav’s valiant 68 for India.
David Miller’s 59 and Aiden Markram’s 52 guided South Africa to 137/5, successfully chasing a 134-run target. This time, India enters with a revamped squad, featuring a blend of new faces and seasoned players from the B team, where many contributors recently secured a convincing 4-1 series win against Australia after the World Cup 2023. The stage is set for a thrilling face-off as both teams aim to assert their dominance in this exciting T20I encounter
India vs South Africa Weather Report
St George’s Park in Gqeberha is renowned for its balanced wicket, offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch is expected to favor stroke play with an even bounce, providing an exciting contest between bat and ball.
India vs South Africa Pitch Report
Anticipate a cool day at 16°C with a RealFeel® matching the temperature under partly cloudy skies
India vs South Africa Predicted XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristian Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
Dream11 Team for India vs South Africa
Captain: Aiden Markram
Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller
Bowlers: Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Tabraiz Shamsi
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Ravindra Jadeja
Where to Watch India vs South Africa?
| COUNTRY | BROADCAST CHANNEL | STREAMING PLATFORM |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+Hotstar |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport Digital Platform |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | SKY GO |
