After the grand victory by 61 runs in the India vs South Africa 1st T20 Internationals at the Kingsmead, Durban South Africa, India is brimming with confidence to play the 2nd match on 10 September 2024. The 2nd T20I between India and South Africa is going to be played at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, starting from 7:30 p.m. Cricket lovers are all excited to know India vs South Africa Cricket Match Prediction, and that’s why cricator is here with a new match prediction article to help you all winning big in this upcoming match.
India vs South Africa: Recent Performance Of Both Teams
India is in excellent form after winning all five out of their last five matches. Before winning the last game against South Africa by a whopping 61 runs, India easily knocked out Bangladesh in the three-match series, which was played just recently in October 2024.
On the other hand, South Africa is almost the exact opposite of India’s recent performance. They have won only one match in their last five matches which was also in front of a team that is having no such big players. Yes, the managed to pull out a victory from Ireland, but in the very next match they lost the match to the same team and that’s why they need a very strong comeback.
India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record
India and South Africa have faced each other ten times recently, with South Africa winning seven matches and India winning three. In recent T20I highlights, India won the 1st T20I in 2024, scoring 202/8, and the T20 World Cup Final, where India scored 176/7 and limited South Africa to 95 runs. South Africa won two recent matches, including one by the DLS method.
India vs South Africa Pitch And Conditions
St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, currently has a temperature of 17.8˚C with partly cloudy skies and 77% humidity. There’s a 75% chance of rain. In nine T20 matches here, teams batting first have won 56% of the time, while bowling first has a low success rate of 11%. The average first innings score is 128, and the second innings average is 100.
India Vs South Africa Today Match Prediction
Key Players To Watch
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Team |
Player |
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India |
Sanju Samson |
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Suryakumar Yadav |
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Arshdeep Singh |
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South Africa |
Tristan Stubbs |
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Reeza Hendricks |
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Patrick Kruger |
Expected Match Scenarios
1. First Wicket Method: Caught Out
2. First Innings 6 Over Runs: 40–50
3. First Innings 10 Over Runs: 75–85
4. First Innings 15 Over Runs: 120–140
5. First Innings 20 Over Runs: 180–200
6. Highest Partnership: 80–100 Runs
7. Wickets Distribution: Pacers likely to take 60% of wickets
8. Potential Player of the Match: Sanju Samson or Tristan Stubbs
Conclusion
India is in their god mode, with the young captain Suryakumar Yadav taking over the captain’s position. Sanju Samson is displaying exceptional performances that should receive serious praise, and undoubtedly, he is receiving the same. With all that being said, we predict India to win this match, and take a lead by 2-0 in the ongoing series.
