India vs South Africa Match Prediction: Who Will Win 2nd Test of India tour of South Africa 2023?
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The Boxing Day Test in Centurion didn’t result in a one-sided victory for South Africa; instead, they convincingly defeated India by an innings and 32 runs, securing an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. The upcoming second and final game, scheduled for January 3 at Newlands, Cape Town, holds special significance as South Africa aims to offer a winning tribute to stand-in captain Dean Elgar. For India, addressing various areas of improvement is crucial to turn the tide and secure a victory in this pivotal match. The contrasting objectives of both teams add anticipation and intrigue to the forthcoming contest.
India vs South Africa Today match Match Details:
Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, India tour of South Africa 2023
Date & Time: 3rd January 2023 , Wednesday, 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
India vs South Africa Today Live Stream Details
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India vs South Africa Today Match Pitch Report
The conditions on the Cape Town pitch are favorable for seam bowlers, suggesting that the upcoming game is likely to be heavily influenced by their performance. Batsmen will face a challenging task in accumulating runs, as the bowlers, especially the pacers, are anticipated to exert significant pressure. The surface is expected to provide assistance to seam movement, making it imperative for batsmen to devise effective strategies to counter the relentless attacks from the fast bowlers. In such an environment, scoring runs will require not only skill but also resilience against the relentless onslaught of the seamers.
India vs South Africa Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
India:
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa :
Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger
India vs South Africa Predicted Winner For Today match:
India is the most likely favourite to win the match.