India will aim to clinch the series in the second ODI against South Africa at St. George's Park in Gqeberha, holding a 1-0 lead following a dominant victory in the first ODI. Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan dismantled the Proteas, securing five and four wickets, respectively, limiting South Africa to a mere 116. Debutant Sai Sudarsan's 55 and Shreyas Iyer's 52 guided India to a convincing eight-wicket triumph.
Weather Update for December 19 at St. George's Park, Gqeberha: The forecast anticipates rain in the morning hours. According to AccuWeather, there's a 60 percent chance of rain between 7 AM and 10 AM, decreasing to 20 percent by noon. The match is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM IST, with a predicted 20 percent chance of rain at the start. Should the forecast hold true, a delayed start might occur. However, a total washout appears improbable as the weather is expected to improve later in the evening.
India are unlikely to make significant changes in the playing XI for the second ODI. Shreyas Iyer will be unavailable due to his participation in a preparatory inter-squad game for the Test series. The rest of the players from the previous game are likely to retain their spots. In case of victory, players like Washington Sundar, Rajat Patidar, and Yuzvendra Chahal might feature in the final game.
India's Likely Playing XI for IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c & wk), Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
What is Head-to-Head Record between South Africa and India in ODIs?
In 92 ODIs between South Africa and India, South Africa has won 50 matches while India emerged victorious in 39 encounters. Additionally, three matches concluded without a result. In the last five ODIs, India claimed victory four times, with South Africa winning once. India's highest score in these encounters was 326, whereas South Africa's lowest score was 83.
Where is the 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa taking place?
The 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa will be hosted at Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha.
What time is the start of the 2nd ODI match between India and South Africa?
The 2nd ODI between India and South Africa is set to commence at 4:30 PM IST on Tuesday, with the toss scheduled for 4:00 PM.
Which TV channels will showcase the India vs South Africa 2nd ODI match?
The India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network.
How can I access the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 2nd ODI match?
The India vs South Africa series will be available for live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website alongside its telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.