IND vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd T20I, India tour of South Africa 2024

The second game of the ongoing four-match T20I series between India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Sunday (November 10). The IND vs SA T20I is scheduled to be played at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

India are leading the series after registering a thumping 61-run victory in the first T20I. A win in the upcoming game will give India an unassailable 2-0 lead. On the other hand, South Africa will be desperate to win the game to keep their hopes of winning the series alive. So ahead of the crucial game, below is the full prediction of the game.

IND vs SA Team Analysis

India

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the high-flying Indian team in the upcoming game. With form on their side, India will be eyeing another win to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

South Africa

South Africa will be led by Aiden Markram. The Proteas captain will be desperate to lead his team from the front. A win in the forthcoming game will also keep alive South Africa's hopes of winning the series.

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IND vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match will be taking place at St George's Park, Gqeberha. The venue has hosted four T20Is so far. Incidentally, the last T20I at this venue was played between India and South Africa in December last year. It was a high-scoring game where India scored 180 before South Africa reached 154 in less than 14 overs. The Proteas won the game by 5 wickets (DLS method).

The pacers had got good assistance from the pitch as well. So expect the pacers to make an impact once again but the batters will get the opportunity to score runs.

Form and Fitness

All the players in both squads are fit and available for the upcoming second IND vs SA T20I.

Tactical Acumen

India - The momentum is firmly with India. The Men in Blue thoroughly dominated the first T20I, outplaying South Africa by both bat and ball. With form on their side, India will be the favorite for the upcoming game too.

South Africa - While South Africa struggled in the first T20I, they will be counting on the home advantage and will be looking to bounce back.

IND vs SA Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, India tour of South Africa 2024

IND vs SA Score Prediction

IND vs SA - Players to perform prediction

IND - Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi could make a big impact.

SA - Aiden Markram, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Heinrich Klaasen are likely to be the difference for South Africa.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Suryakumar Yadav or Sanju Samson

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Heinrich Klaasen or Tristan Stubbs

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Arshdeep Singh or Ravi Bishnoi

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Gerald Coetzee or Keshav Maharaj

Who will win the Match?

India are the favorites to win the second T20I as well. The reigning world champions completely outplayed South Africa in the series opener earlier this week. With form and momentum firmly on their side, expect India to win the upcoming IND vs SA T20I too.

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Conclusion

India have made a strong start to life under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. After defeating Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the Men in Blue will be eyeing a third straight series win under their new captain.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be desperate to avenge their loss in the T20 World Cup final against India. After losing the first game, the Proteas will be desperate to turn things around in the second game.