India vs South Africa 2nd T20 Match: India and South Africa will face each other in the second T20I of the five-match series in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The first T20I between the hosts and the visitors was washed out by rain in Durban, leaving both teams with four games to fine-tune their preparations for the T20 World Cup later this year.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 Match Details
| Date | Tuesday, December 12, 2023 |
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| Time | 6:30 PM IST, 3:00 PM local, 1:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| TV Channels | Star Sports Network (India), SuperSport (South Africa), Sky Sports Cricket (UK), Fox Cricket (Australia), Willow TV (USA) |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar (India), SuperSport app (South Africa), Sky Go (UK), Kayo Sports (Australia), Willow TV online (USA) |
Weather forecast
The weather in Gqeberha is expected to be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain on Tuesday. The temperature will range from 18°C to 24°C, with a humidity of around 70%. The wind speed will be around 20 km/h, blowing from the south-east. The pitch at St George’s Park is usually good for batting, but the overcast conditions might assist the seamers.
Team news
India will be hoping to get some game time after the first T20I was abandoned without a ball being bowled. They have a strong squad, with captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Virat Kohli, opener KL Rahul, and all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin leading the way. They also have some exciting young talents, such as Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Harshal Patel, and Arshdeep Singh, who will be eager to impress.
South Africa will be looking to bounce back from their 3-0 whitewash in the Test series against India. They have a new captain in Temba Bavuma, who will be supported by experienced players like Quinton de Kock, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj. They also have some fresh faces, such as Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, and Wayne Parnell, who will be keen to make a mark.
Head-to-head record
India and South Africa have played 18 T20Is against each other, with India winning 10, South Africa winning 7, and one match being abandoned. The last time they met in a T20I was in September 2019, when India won by seven wickets in Bengaluru. India have a slight edge over South Africa in T20Is played in South Africa, winning 4 out of 7 matches.
What to Expect
The second T20I is expected to be a close encounter. Both teams are evenly matched, and the home advantage could give South Africa a slight edge. However, India will be confident after their dominant performance in the ODI series, and they will be determined to bounce back from the first T20I washout.
