India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Weather Report: Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport Again

According to the latest updates, Gqeberha is expected to have a cloudy sky with a high chance of showers, as per Accuweather's prediction of a 99% cloud cover and a 63% chance of precipitation.

There's a strong chance that the second T20I between India and South Africa might also face a washout due to predicted rain at St. George’s Park on December 12 (Tuesday). The first match in Durban was abandoned without even the toss due to persistent drizzle, leaving fans disappointed.

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary batsman and part of the commentary panel, didn't hold back his thoughts after the series opener's washout. He suggested that Cricket South Africa could learn from venues like Eden Gardens to avoid such situations.

The series opener in Durban was scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST but was ultimately called off. With the first T20I washed out, India aim to gain momentum in the second game at Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). However, the weather forecast for the upcoming match indicates the potential for rain disruptions once more, affecting the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 preparations for both India and South Africa.

Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport Again

According to the latest updates, Gqeberha is expected to have a cloudy sky with a high chance of showers, as per Accuweather's prediction of a 99% cloud cover and a 63% chance of precipitation. The evening shows a decreased chance of rain at 6%.

The Durban washout posed challenges for India in finalising their playing XI ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya are rested for the South Africa T20Is, leaving Suryakumar Yadav to lead a team of younger talents against the Proteas. In the present situation, performance in the IPL is expected to heavily influence the selection of players for the Indian team heading to the USA and the Caribbean for the T20 World Cup 2024. The selectors had announced a 17-member squad for the on-going series, and it's improbable that every player in the squad will have a chance to participate in the remaining two games.

India have only five T20Is left before the upcoming World Cup in 2024, including the ones against South Africa and three games against Afghanistan in January. Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill are expected to be part of India's lineup for the second T20I against South Africa.