SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Proteas Opt To Bowl As India Look To Seal Series; Rinku Singh Makes Debut

Gqeberha: The Men in Blue are set to take on South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha today, in the second ODI of the 3-match series. Team India, led by KL Rahul, emerged victorious in the first match at the Wanderers Stadium on December 17, securing an 8-wicket win over Aiden Markram’s Proteas.

Examining their head-to-head records, the teams have played 92 ODIs, with South Africa claiming victory in 50 matches, India in 39, and three ending without a result. In the last 5 encounters, India triumphed four times, notably bowling out the Proteas for 116, 83, and 99 in the last 3 ODIs.

The clash today at St George’s Park is expected to favour spinners, with a projected score of around 250-260 runs.

Weather conditions in Gqeberha indicate morning cloudiness clearing later in the day, with a low chance of rain (2-9%) and high humidity at 92%. The match is expected to enjoy a comfortable temperature ranging from 19 to 23 degrees.

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await this clash, the stage is set for a gripping battle between India and South Africa at St George’s Park.

Playing XIs

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks

India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar