South Africa's battle to level the series
| Date | November 10, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | St George's Park, Gqeberha |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | India tour of South Africa, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Aiden Markram has odds of 3.55 to be South Africa's best batsman
- Suryakumar Yadav has odds of 2.85 to be India's best batsman
- Gerald Coetzee has odds of 3.20 to be South Africa's best bowler
- Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.40 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The South African team will be under pressure heading into the 2nd game of the four-match series against India. The hosts suffered a 61-run loss against India in the first game, with several questions raised about their batting and bowling. The odds have turned in favor of the Indians after the one-sided contest, and the South Africans must be at their best to win here and level the series. Indians played like World Champions in the last game, with the batting lineup hammering the South African bowlers. They will look to build on this momentum and go 2-0 up. The South Africans will fight hard to save the series, and we expect a thrilling contest.
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram's team struggled with the bat and the ball in the last game. After opting to bowl first, they failed to take advantage of the conditions and allowed the Indians to put up a big total. After the last game's loss, they surrendered their favorite tag on cricket betting sites. Markram expects a better show from his bowlers as the Indians showed their batting firepower in the last game.
Ryan Rickelton started well in the last game, and he will look to deliver a strong start in this game with Aiden Markram. The middle order failed in the last game, and the team will expect runs from Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller. Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, and Gerald Coetzee will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order as the Indians have a strong attack.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team needs Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen to put them on the top with early breakthroughs. Gerald Coetzee troubled the Indians in the last game, and he must do the same in the middle overs with Keshav Maharaj. Nqabayomzi Peter, Andile Simelane, and Kruger must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter
India Preview
Suryakumar Yadav would be happy with his team's performance in the last game. It was a clinical show from the World Champions as they defied the odds on most cricket betting apps to win the game comfortably. They will look to take an unassailable lead in the series with another win.
Sanju Samson hit a thrilling hundred in the last game and looks forward to delivering a good start with Abhishek Sharma. Tilak Varma's cameo in the last game, and he will look to do well in the middle order with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. Rinku Singh and Axar Patel add depth to the team, strengthening it.
Arshdeep Singh will look to strike early and do well with his new ball partner, Avesh Khan, who struggled in the last game. The spin trio of Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi troubled the South Africans in Durban and shall look to do the same. Hardik Pandya adds variety to the attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for India
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen flat tracks at this ground in recent games. Only once in the last five games has a side defended a score successfully at this ground. The early overs can be challenging for the batsmen, and we expect the team winning the toss to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will have overcast conditions over Gqeberha. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track, but we have seen high-scoring games in the last two years. Batsmen can play their stroke easily at this venue. The side batting first will need more than 180 runs on the board to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
The South Africans will have their backs against the wall after losing the last game. They have lost the last three games they have played against the Indians and need to end their losing spree. The bowling attack must do well in this game. The Indians have enjoyed a superb year in this format and have lost only twice in 24 games. As per our cricket betting tips, they will start favorites.
Our prediction is for India to win
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